iMac 27" Mid 2011 external monitor GPU (ODD) Fan control
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I recently installed an SSD into my iMac and downloaded "Macs Fan Control" which works perfectly fine.
However, when I plug in my external monitor via Thunderbolt, the GPU temperature increases for 10°C (50°F) to about 55°C (131°F) or something which I think is normal. Due to the temperature increase, the RPM of the ODD fan (which I use to cool the GPU) also increase to a hearable amount. (about 2000 RPM)
I use following settings for the ODD cooler:
- Sensor based value from GPU Diode
- Temperature that fan speed will
start to increase from: 45°C (113°F)
- Maximum temperature: 70°C
(158°F)
Can or should I tweak my settings (increasing the temperature that fan speed will start to increase) without the risk of damaging the GPU?
Asked by ToasteR
(131 rep)
May 25, 2018, 02:17 PM
Last activity: Feb 20, 2019, 12:44 AM
Last activity: Feb 20, 2019, 12:44 AM