What is thermal paste on Ivy bridge processers

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(06-26-2012, 07:35 PM)rajwii64 Wrote:

(06-26-2012, 07:18 PM)admin89 Wrote:

Quote:And what would happen if I don't change it

It's fine if you only play PC games
With dolphin , the CPU will overheat fast (may be 90C+) . It'll affect the laptop life span
Seriouly , you should buy gaming laptop instead of buying MBP Retina which is a multimedia laptop

Quote:"iFixit" scored the Retina MacBook Pro a 1/10 in repairability

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2012/06/retina-macbook-pro-full-of-air-style-proprietary-parts/

Well I already have a gaming computer it runs good but I am just looking for something better.

And what if I put a portable fan with the built in ones will that do anything at all or will it still heat up and might destroy the computer.

And is there any way I can tell when I have to change my themnal paste.

Guys laptops do run "hot" when gaming... especially macs running windows through bootcamp.

However this is because the fans don't work properly as standard using the bootcamp drivers... Its almost as if apple didn't want us to run windows on them, you think? lol

Anyway the problem is kept under control by using a third partly fan control app. eg you can use "lubbo's fan control" on the retina macbook pro to spin the fans constantly at 6000 rpm if you want. That will keep everything under control and stop any cpu throttling.

I really wouldn't go reapplying thermal past on a $3k laptop. Spend £200 quid more on applecare and sleep safe knowing you have 3 years cover. lets be honest after 3 years you'll be ready for a new machine anyway.

Obviously I'm not recommending you go buy a mackbook pro just for gaming, there are far cheaper and better gaming rigs.. However if you already have one of these, and they are fcukign sweet machines, then just make sure you run the above mentioned app.