Gaming - MBP runs too hot When I play Diablo 3 on my MBP (late 2011) the computer gets unbelievably hot. 

It gets to be too hot to touch near where the screen connects to the keyboard. 

I get the feeling like this is terrible for the computer. 

I put an external cooling pad underneath it, but it doesn't really help that much.

I also have an app called "IStat Menus by Bjango" which controls the fans. 

I stopped using the software a while ago, but it is an option and it is legitimate.

Is there any way I can help it cool down, or should I just buy a computer specific for gaming?

I found a real good ARTICLE on the subject.
As per Intel's site, the maximum temperature for this CPU is 100 C.  I wouldn't be immediately concerned unless your machine is freezing / shutting down, or showing video artifacts.

Obviously 80 C is still pretty warm; you can try some things to bring it down.


Active cooling pad/base with fans built in
Cleaning out the CPU fan and exhaust vents.  This
requires taking off the bottom cover.
Using iStats or another program to run the fan at a higher speed.