I'll buy that (except, of course, I don't have to-it's free as in price and as in freedom). However in order not to damage your machines smcFanControl doesnt let you set minimum speed to a value below Apples defaults. So you can increase your minimum fan speed to make your Intel Mac run cooler. In other words, you stay cool, and your Mac doesn't fry. Follow this app Developer website View Video Overview smcFanControl controls the fans of every Intel Mac to make it run cooler. But the greater problem that I see-burning out your Mac, not your fan-is impossible with smcFanControl because it won't let you set the fan speed below (or above, for that matter) what Apple recommends. Should you be worried about damaging your Mac? After all, doesn't Apple know best, and shouldn't it, exclusively, mess with your fan settings? Maybe. The app sits in the menu bar, with the icon reflecting the current CPU/GPU/HDD temperature and individual fan speeds. While I tend to not use the program on flights, where I want to preserve battery life, I use it religiously at home/work when I don't want my Mac to be the dominant source of heat in my home (though we are considering saving on heating costs by switching from natural gas to MacBook Pro. By default the RPMs won't exceed 3,000, but you can tweak this to go much higher. However in order not to damage your machines smcFanControl doesnt let you set minimum speed to a value below Apples. It's a super-simple but powerful GPL program that allows you to take control of your MacBook Pro's fan. Follow this app Developer website View Video What is smcFanControl for Mac smcFanControl controls the fans of every Intel Mac to make it run cooler. Resetting the PRAM can also help fix smcfancontrol issues. That’s it Log back in and you should have fixed the SMC Fan Control Reset the PRAM. Notice the light on your mac charger change in colors. By default the RPMs won't exceed 3,000, but you can tweak this to go. I am sure some people will claim the fans could wear out faster, but better having worn out fans than having your private parts on fire. Hold down Shift + Control + Option and the Power button for 5 seconds. It's a super-simple but powerful GPL program that allows you to take control of your MacBook Pro's fan. Pretty hard to hurt anything with the program. I have found 2500 to be perfect for 90+ of the time. I have third-degree burns from long blogging sessions.Įnter smcFanControl. I run the fans anywhere from 2000-4000 RPM's. And yes, to your orginal question, smcFanControl works well and should not. But it also goes without saying that you can fry eggs on the MacBook Pros (and the Powerbook G4s before them). Cool as in temperature, not cool as in Mark Shuttleworth. A few months ago a friend recommended smcFanControl, and I've been cool ever since.
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