Overheating macbook Pro with Retina Display when watching video
I have an issue with the computer over heating, not to the point of shutting down, but it gets really hot. Previous reading suggests that i should switch to using only the graphics processor instead of the CPU. But there is no option to do this. Support would be greatly appeciated.
That is not abnormal when watching videos, especially at higher resolutions. Try watching at lower screen resolutions.
If you stress the GPU, as watching videos does, then the computer will naturally run hotter. Switching graphic processors is not likely to change that, assuming you can. To switch GPUs use Energy Saver preferences. This assumes that switching is under user control.
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