Is Minecraft messing up my MacBook Air?

[stiligFox]

I just started playing Minecraft on my new MacBook Air (fully maxed out; 2.13ghz, 4GB ram, and 250GB drive). When ever I run it though, the GPU's ram goes to the max, the fans kick up to 6000+ rpms, and the temps get up to 170-180 degrees Fahrenheit.

So my question is, will this mess up my Mac over time? Should I be concerned? I want this Mac to last as long as possible, so... What do you all think?

Thanks guys!

 

[roadbloc]

It's Java. Nuff said.

 

[taffers1966]

Apple state that Macbook Air is not designed as a high-end gaming computer. it is expected behavior and is part of the thermal management system in MacBook Air. I suppose that constant Gaming could shorten the life of components. Suck it and See.

 

[Psilocybin]

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Minecraft? High end gaming? Hold on a second here. Ignore the above comment by no means is minecraft considered high end gaming my temp doesn't go above 80c but I'm running coolbook

 

[tom.bcn]

Apparently setting draw distance to medium helps (according to a colleague with the same issue). I haven't tested that, though.