New iMac user with a question about temperatures.

[Wazzerb]

Hi all.

Well, I am simply in love with this machine! I have a 3.06 24" iMac ( the previous model - 8800gs ) with the memory upgraded to 4gig. Currently I am still being blown away by the entire mac experience, and am in the process of learning all the little nuances of mac life. I do, however, have a question regarding my iMac's temperatures.

In the old days of PC usage I had a machine that went POP due to overheating. Being old, grumpy and perhaps a little paranoid I grabbed the iStat widget so I could monitor my mac. The problem I have is that when I look at the temperatures inside my mac I have no idea whether or not they are normal! I was wondering if anyone would be willing to glance over them and give me a much more informed opinion that I am able to produce.!

Here's the temps...

HD: Macintosh 46
CPU A: 38
CPU Heatsink: 37
Airport card: 35
Ambient: 19
GPU: 43
GPU Diode: 50
GPU Heatsink 42

These temps are in degrees Celsius. The mac is not doing anything other than running Safari and Skype.

Are they ok?

Thanks for looking.

 

[Hellhammer]

They are perfect. Computer can't really overheat if you do so light tasks with it (only if it's VERY old).

 

[mac.andy]

They are perfect. Computer can't really overheat if you do so light tasks with it (only if it's VERY old).

+1

Those temperatures look quite fine.

 

[Wazzerb]

Thanks for the swift reply guys! It's appreciated.

I actually heard the iMacs fans earlier on. Was playing a little bit of WoW and after about 30 minutes the fans were audible. I guess I should stop worrying and just enjoy the machine!

Once again, thanks.