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CheeseBread365

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Aug 27, 2017
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Ann Arbor, MI
I have the 2.8GHz i7 model with all the bells and whistles, and it gets really hot. When playing 1080p 60fps on youtube the CPU diode gets to 90˚c and if I put my hand on the vent it will burn you. Any advice on how to fix this, or if its normal would be appreciated. Thanks
 
That's normal. The reason you feel heat is because the machine is doing work. Heat is a product of work. The MacBook Pro's cooling system then moves the heat to the aluminum frame, which acts as a large heat sink, and you feel it.
 
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