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> If the machine runs at 100% resource usage, does the underside of the body no longer get so hot you can't have it in your lap? Nope, never. That's not to say
by Avamander 5y ago
> If the machine runs at 100% resource usage, does the underside of the body no longer get so hot you can't have it in your lap?
Nope, never. That's not to say that if you run a Wii emulator for hours it doesn't get very warm, it's simply not intolerably hot. That's without fans. I'd expect a fan-equipped model to at most remain warm.
- capableweb 5y ago> That's not to say that if you run a Wii emulator for hours it doesn't get very warm, it's simply not intolerably hot I've never run any emulators, I'm guessing they are about as resource-hungry as compiling things? Since laptops usually compile much slower than desktop computers, lots of time is spent compiling something when I use my laptops. > it's simply not intolerably hot I guess everyone's tolerance is different, but would you, while you run your Wii emulator, be able to have the laptop in your lap with just a thin garment between the laptop and your skin?
- Avamander 5y ago> I'm guessing they are about as resource-hungry as compiling things? Pretty much, plus the GPU is in use. > Would you be able to have the laptop in your lap with just a thin garment between the laptop and your skin? Yes, that's what I originally meant as well. I'd prefer an actively cooled machine in such cases, obviously, but yes.