I assume the iStat Menus author agrees with me - if you look at the "skin" temperature, you will see that the "bar chart" is near it's maximum. In other words, I don't think connecting an external monitor should increase the the chassis temperature to levels which are not comfortable. The 'problem', in my opinion, is that the heat, dissipated through the chassis of the computer is simply too much and that prevents comfortable use of the computer under normal and expected situations.
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My colleagues MacBook Pro (2016 model) does not as hot when connected to two external monitors. I believe internal temperatures are not problematic (my previous MacBook Air would get to 99 deg C on the CPU, but the computer's chassis were not as hot as this MacBooks when mostly idling). You're talking about temperatures in general and that the temperatures are not on the "high" side and that it is normal for the computer to get hot, if you're using it. It seems to me, that we're talking about two different aspects though. I believe I understand what you're saying. I appreciate your assistance in this matter. So, in order to use the computer for its intended purpose without uncomfortable heat from it's body, I just purchased an additional keyboard and mouse. When not connected to an external display, it is really pleasant to use. IMHO, Apple poorly engineered cooling of this device for (some of) it's expected usage patterns. The representatives in the Apple store (where I was today, buying a new HooToo adapter, keyboard and mouse) confirmed that the 2017 MacBook Pro models "run hotter" than 2016 models (whatever that means, really). I don't know if you've tried having your hands on 40+ C surface for more than 30 minutes, but I can tell you it is not pleasant. I can't agree that using an external 2560x1440 pixel display and using a browser is a heavy task for a 1800+ EUR computer. Where we are (it seems to me) in disagreement is the definition of "heavy tasks".
#MAC TOWER COMPUTER 2017 SOFTWARE#
And I never complained that my MacBook Air (or iMac) got hot when compiling software or transcoding video or doing other intensive tasks. > They are not designed to be used for the same heavy tasks without proper cooling. The fans are otherwise working (they're active and audible when computer is charging). I performed Apple diagnostics and it reported no errors. and thus even more uncomfortable on my hands. If the MacBook is charging at the same time, the temperature is even higher (I didn't measure it, since it was charged already when I took the measurements).
I'm not worried about the hardware overheating, but the temperature is so high that it is uncomfortable using it. I read that it was previously (on older MacBooks) possible to disable secondary graphics card, etc. The USB-C - HDMI converter I'm using is this one. The reported temperatures from iStat Menus are even higher (skin at 45C). The fan is silent (iStats report that it is at 1950 RPMs). The chassis around touchpad has 37C (99F). The temperature on the left speaker is 40C (104F) and the temperature of the USB-C adapter's steel case is 45C (113F). The same monitor was previously connected to a 2013 MacBook Air (i7) and there were no heating issue whatsoever (it would get hot only when doing extremely intensive CPU work). The notebook is performing fine, but when it is connected to the external Dell monitor (2560x1440 resolution), it gets uncomfortably hot. I have a recently (last week) bought a MacBook Pro 13" - 2017 with two Thunderbolt 3 ports. My question is about chassis temperature and overheating issues.
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