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by Raoul OC
25 Oct 2014, 15:46
Forum: Macs Fan Control
Topic: New Vibration Noise when Mac Mini 2009 is idling at 1500 rpm
Replies: 1
Views: 3427

New Vibration Noise when Mac Mini 2009 is idling at 1500 rpm

Folks I busted the temperature monitor in my Mac Mini 2009 when I upgraded the hard drive. The fans went full blast and stayed there until I discovered this great product. My fan speed/temp control problem was fixed. Last night I noticed a "vibration" sort of noise when my Mini was idling ...
by Raoul OC
06 Sep 2014, 01:19
Forum: Macs Fan Control
Topic: Mac Mini 2009 with busted hard drive sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 4334

Re: Mac Mini 2009 with busted hard drive sensor

A radom quote from the internet:

"The Intel processors used in Macs are designed to automatically shut down to prevent damage if they truly overheat."

Is this true?

Thanks for your quick responses here and for a great product!

R
by Raoul OC
05 Sep 2014, 15:29
Forum: Macs Fan Control
Topic: Mac Mini 2009 with busted hard drive sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 4334

Mac Mini 2009 with busted hard drive sensor

Folks, I busted the hard drive sensor (the one that sticks to the housing) when updating internal components in my 2009 Mac Mini. As predicted, the fans ran full bore when I turned it on. I use Macs Fan Control to deal with the problem. Two questions: 1 - Will my Mini still shut off automatically if...
by Raoul OC
04 Sep 2014, 05:16
Forum: Macs Fan Control
Topic: What happens at Maximum Temp
Replies: 1
Views: 3425

What happens at Maximum Temp

Dear Folks, I choose "Sensor-based value." I am using the following settings: minimum temperature: 70 degrees Celcius maximum temperature: 100 degrees Celsius The RPMs on my Mac Mini 2009 go from 1500 to 5500. Does this mean my fans will go to 5500 when the temperature hits 100? Do they ge...