Macbook Pro 15 Gets Very Warm - Does That Matter?

[magentawave]

We have two Macbook Pro's here. One is a 15" and the other is a 17". For some reason the MBP 15 gets much warmer to the touch than the 17. Do you think the 15 gets hotter than the 17 because its a smaller space to cram everything in? Does it hurt the computer when it gets warm?

Thanks
Steve

 

[thegoldenmackid]

It's not good, but how hot are you getting. Might I recommend SMC FanControl.

 

[bigandy]

All the 15's I've ever experienced (a helluva lot) have run hot. I'd say accept it and move on, and personally wouldn't go screwing around with SMC FanControl. I've got a 15" MBP here that's now just over a year old - it's almost burnt me a few times but generally ventilated right (iCurve ftw) - and it's been fine since the day it came out it's box. My flatmate has the same with a 2006 model - old, hot, peachy.

No need to worry.

 

[spice weasel]

Before I got my Core i7 iMac, I used to do video editing on my 15" MBP all the time. That thing would get screaming hot. Just make sure it's getting good ventilation (keep it on a firm and flat surface) and it will be fine.