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If you find a solution please let me know! My 2008 MacBook (duo 2ghz, 2gb ram) will play sims without overheating but will just lag a bit. This new MacBook pro is useless for sims and gets boiling hot! Message 15 of 34 (1,723 Views) Reply. I got a Macbook Air (2017) a few months ago and i've been thinking about playing The Sims 4 on it. Will i be able to play it without my Mac overheating (too much) or the game crashing/lagging? I am able to smoothly run other 'heavy' software on it (like after effects, which i was told wouldn't work well).

Why does my laptop get so hot when I play Sims 4?

Make sure the vents are not clogged and that the vents have enough room to draw in air. If this persists, you may want to purchase a cooling mat for your laptop.

Why does my computer get so hot when I play Sims?

Your computer isn't a very strong laptop, so the game will ask a lot from it. Depending on what kind of material it's made of it can become pretty hot. Which is normal when playing heavy games. You can buy special fans to put underneath your computer so it gets a bit cooler.

What is the best laptop cooling pad?

If your laptop is overheating when playing games, perhaps the problem is insufficient cooling. … Placing your laptop on your bed or your lap is a bad practice since its fans can get filled by dust and dirt, and that will cause your laptop temperature to rise.

Can Sims die from overheating?

Macbook Pro Overheating Fix

With weather in the Seasons Expansion Pack, including a temperature mechanic, extreme heat and cold can now kill your Sims.

Is it normal for a computer to be hot?

My computer gets really hot. Most computers get warm after a while, and some can get quite hot. This is normal: it is simply part of the way that the computer cools itself. However, if your computer gets very warm it could be a sign that it is overheating, which can potentially cause damage.

Macbook Overheating When Playing Sims 4

Why does Sims make my MacBook overheat?

Sims 4 Overheating Macbook Pro Free

The MacBook Pro is made of aluminum, and this is the reason why it becomes quite hot quickly when you run a heavy app like games. Games need that the CPU and the GPU work hard, and they are the parts that generate more heat. To keep your MacBook cool, fans should turn on automatically.