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Questions tagged [temperature]
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What are the maximum temperatures for my MacBook Pro?
I have this MacBook Pro (3,1). I know there are maximum temperatures at which the system will shut itself down in order to prevent damage. I know this because I have seen it happen a couple of times
When I run Windows, apparently the OS doesn't…
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2017 MacBook Pro normal idle temperatures and fan speeds?
I have a 2017 MacBook Pro that feels somewhat warm to touch, even when there is little load on the CPU. Even when the CPU is ~95% idle (according to Activity Monitor), Macs Fan Control is reporting temperatures around 55-60°C. Is this normal…
Henry DeYoung
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"fan" on the computer start regularly
On my MBP (13-inch, Mid 2012), I note that the "fan" starts regularly for very little. Could anyone be able to tell me why is it the case and what can I do to fix it?
I know if the fan starts it is because the temperature is to height, but I don't…
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Will my macbook start downgrading my performance at 67 degrees celcius?
My MacBook Pro has been suddenly behaving suspiciously slow -- the temperature censors hover around 67 degrees Celsius.
Does the kernel task (or another mechanism) start throttling performance at these temperatures?
Thanks!
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Latest max spec MBP15" idle temperatures
Please take a look at my thread with all the tests and troubleshooting done on Adobe's forum: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2464657
Also, the screenshot while writing this post - Safari's 17 tabs, Slack, Airmail, Messages, TickTick and Spotify -…
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How can I temporarily run a resource intensive process without overheating my CPU?
I have a 2015 Macbook Pro with 2.5 GHz, 16GB.
I'm trying to run someone's deep learning python script on my macbook. The program has to take in training data and process it. It maxes out my CPU. I ran the fans on max speed and it got part way…
Script Kitty
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How can I tell if the fans are operating correctly on my MacBook Pro 17" (2010)?
My Mid-2010 17" MBP seems to be running warmer than normal recently; I've read that fan failure is not unheard of on systems of this age, but I don't know how to verify whether one or both fans is operating correctly.
I have removed the cover and…
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