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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fleurya" data-source="post: 369067" data-attributes="member: 22866">I'm guessing you're playing this with an external monitor/keyboard setup with the LCD closed on your MBP. Opening the LCD would go a long way keeping it cool. I play Counter Strike Source via Bootcamp and usually play with the LCD open so it will stay cool, however the fans still run pretty constantly. I downloaded a demo of Halo the other day and played the multiplayer demo for some time with the lid closed. It played fine, but when I opened the lid it was pretty hot to the touch, but it never shut down. There's probably some truth in your opinion about the form-factor and cooling ability. The system is not meant for gaming, which is probably the most demanding and heat-producing function you can do, but it should be a consideration in the design process. I remember I bought one of the first Alienware Area-51 systems, which were pretty much targeting gamers, and I was lucky to find out that getting the optional upgrade in the fan system was basically required to avoid overheating on it. (except for a new power unit, I still have that system and it still runs great)If gaming is important to you, you may want to consider a separate system for gaming, or try opening the LCD when you play. There are a lot of stands available which help cooling by allowing more airflow around the system too.</blockquote>