Amy Dienes

Q: Does adding memory ( 6gb to 16 gb) cause the fan to increase speed

I have tried to add memory to my 2009 Mac Pro.  I have 6 gb. I got 16gb package from OWC.  Within 15 minutes of turning the computer on the fans increased in speed.  Is this normal with increased amount of RAM?  I have tried confguration with 2-2gb modules and 2-4gb modues and it still occurs.  I presently have my original RAM (3-2gb modules) and one 4gb module to see if this happens again.  So far not.  I have been in contact with OWC.  What I am trying to determine is if the increased amount of RAM requires higher fan speed.,  I am using OS X 10.6.8.  Thanks for your help.

Amy Dienes

Mac OS X (10.6.8), Final Cut Pro X, PhotoshopCS6

Posted on May 19, 2013 6:33 PM

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