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iMac heat problems - Shinkirou - 04-05-2010
Before anyone asks/states, yes I did Google this problem actually, but nobody seems to be having the same problem I am. It seems that when the weather where I live starts to get hot, my computer does the same, I'm not doing anything really intensive at all right now, except for running Chrome, and MSN, as well as some background processes which, except for KIS shouldn't be putting to much strain on my machine. Basically, the computer is so hot it feels like my hand might get burnt if I left it on there to long, I've heard of speeding up the fans with some program that's name is slipping my mind, but I don't want to wear them out too early. Does anyone have any potential solutions/tips for reducing the heat? I really can't do anything I would normally do (play MMORPG's, I've been messing around with MW2, even running VS2010) seems to be a potentially dangerous task as far as overheating goes.
Pic of my temps on average:
![[Image: 2zgrd50.jpg]](http://i44.tinypic.com/2zgrd50.jpg)
Suggestions and tips are much appreciated
-Shinkirou
RE: iMac heat problems - Dr. LongCat - 04-05-2010
I think the program your talking about is speedfan. As for the weather, the iMac has no air vents (to my knowledge) so that could be a problem?
RE: iMac heat problems - Shinkirou - 04-05-2010
It has a few I believe but their fairly badly placed and pretty small, and no, thats not the program.
RE: iMac heat problems - S1cKL3R - 04-05-2010
Have you called Apple up or taken the computer to a store to have them take a look? Or, are you trying to see if you can fix the issue yourself first?
RE: iMac heat problems - Shinkirou - 04-05-2010
(04-05-2010, 07:27 PM)S1cKL3R Wrote: Have you called Apple up or taken the computer to a store to have them take a look? Or, are you trying to see if you can fix the issue yourself first?
I would rather try and fix it myself first, as the "nearest" Apple store isn't very near to where I live to my knowledge, and I would rather call them only if it got really bad, as I hate talking to those customer service people.
RE: iMac heat problems - S1cKL3R - 04-05-2010
(04-05-2010, 07:30 PM)Shinkirou Wrote: I would rather try and fix it myself first, as the "nearest" Apple store isn't very near to where I live to my knowledge, and I would rather call them only if it got really bad, as I hate talking to those customer service people.
True, and if it's something not covered under warranty they make it a HUGE deal.
RE: iMac heat problems - Shinkirou - 04-05-2010
(04-05-2010, 07:32 PM)S1cKL3R Wrote: True, and if it's something not covered under warranty they make it a HUGE deal.
If it had a warranty, it's probably gone by now. I don't know if it did or not, as it was a refurbished iMac.
RE: iMac heat problems - S1cKL3R - 04-05-2010
(04-05-2010, 07:33 PM)Shinkirou Wrote: If it had a warranty, it's probably gone by now. I don't know if it did or not, as it was a refurbished iMac.
Oh man, good luck getting it fixed!
RE: iMac heat problems - Kaleb - 04-05-2010
Why not just call them?
RE: iMac heat problems - Shinkirou - 04-05-2010
(04-05-2010, 07:34 PM)HTML Wrote: Why not just call them?
Read my first reply to S1ckl3r.