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Hi, I think that kernel_task begins to eat all the CPU when the mac is overheated. So it likely means that you set the RPM speed which not enough to cool down the mac. But (for example) if you set rpm speed to max in the same situation, it won't happen I'm not sure I understand this response. I've ...

I've found that even when I remove the relevant file to prevent kernel_task from taking up all my CPU, eventually many other apps start increasing the CPU load and, especially, the load average. I start to see 1 minute load averages of 15, 20 and higher despite the fact that the computer isn't doing...

I have this problem consistently. Setting MFC to Custom Control (measuring temp on CPU Diode, fan increasing from 65C to a max of 99C with min fan at 2000 and max fan at 6200) consistently results in kernel_task starting to take upwards of 200% of CPU and slowing down the machine to the point that i...