Hulu makes the Mac heat up

RustProofCorn · RustProofCorn #1 (**permalink**)

12-10-2010, 10:01 PM

I have a mid 2009 Mac book pro I use for my entertainment purposes. I have it connected to a 32 inch LCD with the lid down 99% of the time. I can watch one hulu show np but if I watch two my fans turn all the way up to 4000 Rpms and my CPU gets really hot. The fans are so loud I can't enjoy my show cause I am worry it's ruining my Mac. It does the same thing with safari and fire fox and after I watch one show and the fans are so load I can switch to netflix and my computers fans will almost instantly slow down and it all goes to normal. Can anyone help me with this issue? I would really like to watch more than one show a night sometimes. Ty

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #2 (**permalink**)

12-10-2010, 10:25 PM

The magic of Flash based media. >_>"

Normal.

chscag · chscag #3 (**permalink**)

12-10-2010, 10:31 PM

Not much you can do. As Crimson points out, Flash really tasks the CPU and it will get hot driving the fans to higher RPMs.

You can try using a notebook cooling stand as some gamers do, but I'm not sure it will help all that much. We always tell the folks not to worry as the machine will shut itself down if it overheats, however, I well understand the concern. I don't like it either when my machine goes into overdrive during a game or Flash video.

cwa107 · cwa107 #4 (**permalink**)

12-10-2010, 10:43 PM

Agreed with the others - just one other thing, leave the lid open to allow for additional cooling (heat rises, the screen blocks it).

RustProofCorn · RustProofCorn #5 (**permalink**)

12-10-2010, 11:26 PM

Altho I still hate it I sure do appreciate your posts. It has really made me feel better. Also does anyone know how to keep the screen blank if I open it while it's connected to my tv. For some reason for me it is distracting to see both going at the sAme Time.

cwa107 · cwa107 #6 (**permalink**)

12-11-2010, 12:34 AM

Just turn the brightness all the way down.

RustProofCorn #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 731	12-10-2010, 10:01 PM I have a mid 2009 Mac book pro I use for my entertainment purposes. I have it connected to a 32 inch LCD with the lid down 99% of the time. I can watch one hulu show np but if I watch two my fans turn all the way up to 4000 Rpms and my CPU gets really hot. The fans are so loud I can't enjoy my show cause I am worry it's ruining my Mac. It does the same thing with safari and fire fox and after I watch one show and the fans are so load I can switch to netflix and my computers fans will almost instantly slow down and it all goes to normal. Can anyone help me with this issue? I would really like to watch more than one show a night sometimes. Ty "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves." Confucius (504 B.C.)
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CrimsonRequiem #2 (permalink)
Inactive Staff Member Since: Jul 24, 2008 Posts: 6,006 Mac Specs: MBP 2.3 Ghz 4GB RAM 860 GB SSD, iMac 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 32GB RAM, Fusion Drive 1TB	12-10-2010, 10:25 PM The magic of Flash based media. >_>" Normal. 死神はリンゴしか食べない。
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cwa107 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,951 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	12-10-2010, 10:43 PM Agreed with the others - just one other thing, leave the lid open to allow for additional cooling (heat rises, the screen blocks it). Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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cwa107 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,951 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	12-11-2010, 12:34 AM Just turn the brightness all the way down. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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RustProofCorn #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 731	12-10-2010, 11:26 PM Altho I still hate it I sure do appreciate your posts. It has really made me feel better. Also does anyone know how to keep the screen blank if I open it while it's connected to my tv. For some reason for me it is distracting to see both going at the sAme Time.
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