How do I control the fan speed on my iMac?

How do I control the fan speed on my iMac?

To control fan speed with Macs Fan Control:

  1. Launch Macs Fan Control.
  2. Click Custom next to a specific fan.
  3. Use the slider to set the value you’re looking for.
  4. OK.

How do you adjust Mac fan speed manually with Macs fan control?

Here’s how to do that:

  1. Launch the Macs Fan Control and click the Custom button on the left side fan.
  2. Adjust the speed of the fans and press OK.
  3. Optionally, you can select Sensor-based value for both your fans and click OK.

How do I stop my iMac fan from running constantly?

There are several solutions for a loud Mac cooling fan, and you should be able to get it under control fairly soon.

  1. Improve air circulation. Sometimes we’re all tempted to use our Macs in bed.
  2. Free up memory and processing power.
  3. Test your cooling fans.
  4. Reset SMC settings.
  5. Free up space on your Mac.

Is it safe to use fan control on Mac?

Apple used advanced thermal modeling to develop the cooling profiles used in their fan management systems. Geared toward intermediate to advanced Mac users, Macs Fan Control can replace the Apple-supplied fan profile with the one you create. Beginners can use it, too, but you must be careful: Misuse can damage a Mac.

Is Macs Fan Control free?

You can download and use Macs Fan Control absolutely free of charge. If you have any problems downloading the app, please contact us.

How do I turn my Mac fan on?

To do this, open Mac Fan Control, then click the Preferences button in the bottom-left corner. Head to the Menubar Display tab, then select a fan and/or a sensor to display in the menu bar.

What RPM should my Mac fan run at?

Upon launching Macs Fan Control for the first time, you’ll notice that the interface encompasses both fan speed controls and a place to monitor real-time hardware temperatures: By default, my Mac’s cooling fans run between 2,000-2,100 RPM at idle, and that’s great.

How do I reset the SMC on my iMac?

Follow these steps for iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, and Xserve.

  1. Choose Apple menu > Shut Down and wait for your Mac to shut down.
  2. Unplug the power cord.
  3. Wait 15 seconds.
  4. Plug the power cord back in.
  5. Wait 5 seconds, then press the power button again to turn on your Mac.

Why is my Mac fan always running?

If your device’s processor is working on intensive tasks—such as compressing HD video, playing a graphics-heavy game, or indexing the hard drive with Spotlight after you migrate data—the fans run faster to provide additional airflow.

Is Macs fan control free?

How do you reset the SMC on a Mac?

Here’s how to reset the SMC on notebooks with non-removable batteries:

  1. Shut down your Mac.
  2. Press and hold Shift, Control, and Option on the left side of the keyboard. At the same time, press the power button.
  3. Hold for 10 seconds.
  4. Release the keys and then turn on your Mac.