Fans running fast?

Phate · 6 Dec 2007 at 01:56

Hello all,

Mac Pro recently updated it's Firmware and ever since the fans always seem to be running faster and change speed a lot, even when idling.

I haven't opened it up yet so it could just be dust, anyone else have any ideas as to what it could be?

Many Thanks,

J

Will_3rd · 6 Dec 2007 at 12:37

sounds like normal firmware behaviour, Apple are known for their rubbish fan related firmware updates.

Phate · 6 Dec 2007 at 13:14

I'll just say now, sorry for the rubbish opening post, I was very tired when I wrote that

Will_3rd said:
sounds like normal firmware behaviour, Apple are known for their rubbish fan related firmware updates.

bah, really?

One thing I liked most about it was that it was so quiet, my old machine was so loud and the Mac is beginning to annoy me, is there any software so I can turn the fan speed down?

Thanks.
J

J1234 · 6 Dec 2007 at 13:27

Phate said:
bah, really? One thing I liked most about it was that it was so quiet, my old machine was so loud and the Mac is beginning to annoy me, is there any software so I can turn the fan speed down?

Thanks.
J

Yep, try smcFanControl. Great little app

FreeStream · 6 Dec 2007 at 13:31

"Fan Control"

In system preferences ***.

Allows you to set fan speeds depending on temps

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 6 Dec 2007 at 16:44

probably had recent issues with heat malfunctions so they have up'd the speed to cool the components. I would just turn the speed down but ensure the macpro is sitting in a cool well vented area as these updates are for people who are probably locking them in cupboards and next to radiators

azteched · 6 Dec 2007 at 18:52

Stick the fans to 1000rpm or so with smcfanControl, and it'll run cool & quiet.

Deleted member 651465 · 6 Dec 2007 at 23:59

azteched said:
Stick the fans to 1000rpm or so with smcfanControl, and it'll run cool & quiet.

At that low speed? You'd be lucky if you're using any form of central heating.

davidcotton · 8 Dec 2007 at 17:15

Justin said:
Yep, try smcFanControl. Great little app

Any idea if this would work on a mac mini?

J1234 · 8 Dec 2007 at 18:08

Yeah it would. Providing it's intel and has 10.4 or later.

azteched · 9 Dec 2007 at 22:27

EVH said:
At that low speed? You'd be lucky if you're using any form of central heating.

On a Mac Pro, yes. I've tried in the a room that's sauna-like.

Phate · 10 Dec 2007 at 12:26

They haven't been to bad recently, but I'll try the software out tonight and let you guys know.

Thanks for all the help! and sorry for the late reply

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