Mac Mini Boot Camp Runs Cool (just an observation thread)

[whiteonline]

Just an observation or two because I'm pleasantly surprised.
Running Boot Camp on a 2018 Mini with i7 and 32GB RAM, I have noticed the case feels significantly cooler than when running MacOS.
The other thing I noticed is the shared video RAM is 15.9 GB according to Task Manager. I haven't been able to compare to MacOS, but that's a lot of overhead room (could be good or bad....)

Win10 can be a hot mess with UI contradictions and roulette-style major version upgrades, but for the past month or so it has been rock solid.

 

[Juicy Box]

The temperature differences could be just how the OS handles the temps/fan speeds.

In my experience, MacOS favors higher temps and lower fan speeds at idle. I assume this has to do with energy savings and lowering fan noise.

If you would prefer the lower temps, there are some third-party solutions to have more control over the temps and fans. MacsFanControl is a popular app.

 

[Irishman]

Just an observation or two because I'm pleasantly surprised.
Running Boot Camp on a 2018 Mini with i7 and 32GB RAM, I have noticed the case feels significantly cooler than when running MacOS.
The other thing I noticed is the shared video RAM is 15.9 GB according to Task Manager. I haven't been able to compare to MacOS, but that's a lot of overhead room (could be good or bad....)

Win10 can be a hot mess with UI contradictions and roulette-style major version upgrades, but for the past month or so it has been rock solid.

What version of macOS are you running? Catalina? Big Sur?

 

[whiteonline]

What version of macOS are you running? Catalina? Big Sur?

Big Sur.

 

[Irishman]

I’m also wondering if, while booted into Windows, if you’re able to run 32-bit games? In other words, does the lack of 32-bit support in Big Sur carry over to Windows 10?

 

[whiteonline]

I’m also wondering if, while booted into Windows, if you’re able to run 32-bit games? In other words, does the lack of 32-bit support in Big Sur carry over to Windows 10?

Big Sur has no effect on Windows 10; win32 apps/games work just fine.