Whats a good fan speed / temp?

[Grawsith]

Not that I'm having problems with my Macbook's fan (mine doesn't moo), but I came across an app that throttles fan speed and tells you your cpu temperature. I'm at 4000 rpm, and 50 degrees celsius (116 farenheit) and I was wondering if that was, for lack of a better word, a suggestable number.

Also, if left untouched, is the fan speed dynamic, changing on whim of the temperature?

 

[Father Jack]

Sorry Cancel

 

[miniConvert]

Not that I'm having problems with my Macbook's fan (mine doesn't moo), but I came across an app that throttles fan speed and tells you your cpu temperature. I'm at 4000 rpm, and 50 degrees celsius (116 farenheit) and I was wondering if that was, for lack of a better word, a suggestable number.

Also, if left untouched, is the fan speed dynamic, changing on whim of the temperature?

That sounds fine. Personally I'd have never installed the application - if it aint broke...

 

[aspro]

Well, I ran my Macbook with a malfunctioning fan (it never revved up) for around 5 months and my computer got to around 90 degrees celcius before it started affecting performance. Its amazing how much cooler it runs now.

Also, the fan will speed up when it is needed (i.e., the temperature is rising) you shouldn't have to worry about it at all.