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Re:I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers by sixothree on Sunday October 25, 2020 @07:35PM (#24891171)
MacBooks have terrible thermals. They will thermal throttle before most laptops, much less even compared to a desktop.

Also, laptops generally have CPUs that pull 15 watts. Whereas desktops have CPUs that can pull 95 watts or higher (sometimes up to 150). The difference is astounding.

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Re:I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers by trevyn on Monday October 26, 2020 @01:37AM (#24893099)
The 15/16" MBPs have a 45W CPU TDP; they can run CPU continuously at at least 45W as long as your ambient temperature is normal-ish and the airflow isn't obstructed, and can do 60W+ if thermals are cooperative.

See: https://evanmccann.net/blog/2020/5/13-inch-macbook-pro-revie...

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Re:I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers by KptMarchewa on Monday October 26, 2020 @04:59AM (#24894085)
I guess you haven't tried connecting to external monitor during that.

40, 100, 29 in pmset -g thermlog instantly.

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Re:I am seriously considering going back to desktop computers by trevyn on Monday October 26, 2020 @05:30AM (#24894285)
Ooh, you're right, I retract. A few minutes for me, though, not "instantly".
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