I have a 17" Intel iMac (MA590, Aug. 2006) which can run very hot at times. I have installed both Temperature Monitor and SMC Fan Control. I would like to set a good balance between operating temps for CPU and hard drive, but don't want to burn out the fans prematurely. My primary concern is the hard drive, a 160 gb Seagate whose specs indicate an ambient operating temperature of 60 degrees C.
My current temperatures are (according to Temperature Monitor):
CPU A temperature diode 35 º C
Graphics processor temperature diode 45 º C
Hard Drive Bay 37º C
Memory Controller 35º C
Optical Drive 31º C
SMART disc 41º C
CPU Core 1 24º C
CPU Core 2 28º C
Using SMC Fan Control, my minimum fan speed settings are:
ODD 1996 rpm
HDD 2500 rpm
CPU 2093 rpm
Can you suggest a good balance between preserving the fans and preserving my Mac, or at least indicate what the maximum temperatures should be for critical components.
Thanks.
My current temperatures are (according to Temperature Monitor):
CPU A temperature diode 35 º C
Graphics processor temperature diode 45 º C
Hard Drive Bay 37º C
Memory Controller 35º C
Optical Drive 31º C
SMART disc 41º C
CPU Core 1 24º C
CPU Core 2 28º C
Using SMC Fan Control, my minimum fan speed settings are:
ODD 1996 rpm
HDD 2500 rpm
CPU 2093 rpm
Can you suggest a good balance between preserving the fans and preserving my Mac, or at least indicate what the maximum temperatures should be for critical components.
Thanks.