Should I set my MacBook Pro fans to 100% all the time or vary speeds for longevity?

On my 2023 MBP 16 I run BOINC & FHA while doing my usual computer work...no audio/video editing or AI . I also run a 3rd party fan manager app which give me the option to have the fans run at 100% all the time or vary the speeds as it sees fit.

When I have the app auto-adjust the fan speed the MBP will get quite warm before the fans cut in but if I have the fans run 100% all the time I worry about the fan's pre-maturely failing.

Is my concern valid or should I just set them to max & forget it?



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Posted on May 18, 2025 3:56 PM

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Should I set my MacBook Pro fans to 100% all the time or vary speeds for longevity?

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