Suggestions for SSD Fan Control Settings

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storoi90 Author

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Suggestions for SSD Fan Control Settings

Hi!

Just upgraded my broken HDD to a SSD in my iMac mid 2011. Problem now is off course excessive fan noise.

So i downloaded SSD fan control, but I'm not sure of the settings (with respect to not damaging any components).

Here´s the settings now:

It´s completely silent now, but i have no clue if it´s the right "choice" in order for it be kept cool.

Mostly working in Microsoft Word and browsing the web atm. No heavy processing going on.

Could anybody point me in the right direction as to what is appropriate temperatures?

Logic Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)

Posted on Sep 23, 2016 5:34 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 4, 2017 10:07 PM in response to storoi90

My computer has bee turned off all day. When I started it this evening, the fan started turning loudly. I have not upgraded anything recently. So I don't know why it's suddenly doing this. Ho can I stop the fan?OR at least slow it down to blow quietly?

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Oct 13, 2017 3:17 PM in response to RayfieldA

I have an iMac 21.5" late 2009 model. I have had the same problem for a couple of years now where the fan will randomly come on full RPM's every few days. I have researched this problem with no easy fix. It seems to be a common problem. FYI I have not changed or added any hardware. Most discussions I have found is people are having this issue after changing from HDD to SSD. IMO Don't bother with paying to get it serviced (unless it's under warranty) and its not the temp. sensors or SMC. I have recently installed a free app called SSD fan control. It seems to be working. The only problem I'm having is how to use SSD fan control properly. There is no user manual with the app. I'm also not sure what the safe operating temperatures are for my HDD and my optical drive. You can adjust them manually or use "SMART" control but I have no idea what that does. People have asked in the discussions but the replies that they get go way off topic and never actually answer the OP's question. Hope this helps and if you happen to use SSD fan control and figure out how to operate it properly please let me know.

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Csound1

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Sep 23, 2016 5:37 AM in response to storoi90

Replace the missing temperature sensors (OWC)

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storoi90 Author

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Sep 23, 2016 7:20 AM in response to Csound1

Well, guess i´ll have to talk to customer service first then, because i don´t understand how they can put in SSD drives and not make sure that the temperature sensors (or lack of sensors) are not working properly. Otherwise, i am not gonna start fiddling with anything inside the iMac, so i would appreciate if anybody had any suggestions for the settings.

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Csound1

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Sep 23, 2016 7:24 AM in response to storoi90

Who are 'they'

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 23, 2016 7:28 AM in response to storoi90

Apple will not install SSD drives into computer that did not originally ship with an SSD. I suspect you either may have had a repair shop that isn't an AASP install the drive, can you confirm?

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storoi90 Author

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Sep 23, 2016 7:33 AM in response to Csound1

The repair-people at my local apple store

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 23, 2016 7:35 AM in response to storoi90

Apple Stores will not install a SSD where a HD used to be. You did not take the computer to an Apple Store.

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storoi90 Author

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Sep 23, 2016 7:36 AM in response to rkaufmann87

Probably so - yes. I live in Norway so it´s not THE Apple store.. its called "Apple-house". I get confused with this stuff..

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Csound1

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Sep 23, 2016 7:37 AM in response to storoi90

storoi90 wrote:

The repair-people at my local apple store

Was it really an Apple Store, or someone else.

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Csound1

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Sep 23, 2016 7:38 AM in response to storoi90

Take it back to them and ask them to fit the temperature sensors that they neglected to fit previously.

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storoi90 Author

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Sep 23, 2016 7:48 AM in response to Csound1

Thanks guys, i will. Just so annoying, they used 3 weeks putting in the disk, now i gotta return it again... 😝

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 23, 2016 7:50 AM in response to storoi90

storoi90 wrote:

Thanks guys, i will. Just so annoying, they used 3 weeks putting in the disk, now i gotta return it again... 😝

Agreed, going forward you should only use an Apple Authorized Service Provider to work on your Mac. If you don't know of any in your area, you can begin finding one by clicking

https://locate.apple.com/country

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storoi90 Author

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Sep 23, 2016 8:00 AM in response to rkaufmann87

No, but they are certified 😝 That´s why i am complaining.. It´s not like i delivered it to the "PC-guy" at the corner. They are 100% certified and authorized by Apple. So when they have an offer of putting in an SSD drive, it should not make that much noise afterwards.. hehe. anyways, i´ll contact them.

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 23, 2016 8:30 AM in response to storoi90

Then you have a legitimate gripe with them, grrrrr.😉

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