Lobotomo Fan Control

Uninstall the software because it really isn't necessary. Read your User Guide about proper ventilation and best operating room temperature (at or below 75ºF.)

All that fan control software does is to raise the fans' idle speed. The fans normally idle at 2000 RPM which is sufficient for adequate cooling. If you use the CPU heavily for graphics or games or watching DVDs, then the computer will run hotter but the fans will also run faster. The fan software is really not required.

Yes.

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I never can understand why people think they can outsmart the design engineers when circumventing protective devices and measures such as the fan control that prevents the computer from suffering thermal damage. Sigh
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Kappy: care to take a look at [this thread|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1661540&tstart=0] and give us your thoughts?

I'm not sure what I could add, Juan. Your remark at the end of the thread is quite valid and should be a concern although I don't know how likely it would be that one would have their equipment confiscated unless you look like a terrorist.

Thanks.

BTW, do all of the --classified-- number of persons in the watch lists look like one? Don't think so...

I doubt it, but then that's the problem with "profiling." It's certainly not a problem limited to the US. Terrorists have been active elsewhere, and any country that has been victimized by terrorist activity is doing the same thing in an effort to protect their citizens. I guess it's something we'll live with until a solution to the problem is found - if that's even possible. The world is full of crazy people. Some of them are even posting in these forums!

Some of them are even posting in these forums!

Naaaah, you think ?!?! 😀 😀 😀

I'm pretty sure from some of the ones I've read. But then I'm not known for my benevolent tolerance.

I don't know about outsmarting the engineers, but I know these little facts:
1. my new iMac 24" 2.8 Ghz with default settings is running in excess of 70 degrees centigrade for power supply (like 78 at high load) - and default fan control does not do anything about it - fan speed stays at lowest setting.
2. When I raise the lowest default fan speed a little (from 1200 to 1500 or 2000 for CPU fan, which also cools the power supply) - I manage to keep my power supply within 60 degrees at all times.
3. I don't have factual knowledge of how long my power supply is going to last if operated at 70C and above, but my guess is that keeping it below 60 WILL PROLONG ITS LIFE!
also remember that smart engineers only care about 1 year warranty period, while I care a bit further into the future!