Are These iMac Temperatures Normal?

Spellbinder · Spellbinder #1 (**permalink**)

01-19-2012, 10:51 PM

From the first day I got my iMac, after a few hours of use the top of the iMac was very hot to the touch.

Are these temps (in Fahrenheit) normal?

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #2 (**permalink**)

01-19-2012, 10:59 PM

Yes. Here's mine. Idling.

Spellbinder · Spellbinder #3 (**permalink**)

01-19-2012, 11:11 PM

Appreciate the quick response. I knew ahead of my purchase last September that iMacs ran quite hot. And I do a lot of video watching on mine. So I guess all is well.

Thanks, again.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #4 (**permalink**)

01-19-2012, 11:13 PM

In the computer world, 150ºf isn't outrageous, especially doing things like streaming video

chas_m · chas_m #5 (**permalink**)

01-20-2012, 05:13 AM

The iMac uses CONVECTION cooling (ie the principle that heat rises) to keep fan noise and use to a minimum. It is PERFECTLY NORMAL for your iMac to feel very very warm at the back top of the machine. That's the heat ESCAPING.

Ghost Rider · Ghost Rider #6 (**permalink**)

01-20-2012, 07:56 AM

Hello friends
Where can I find my temp readings on my Mac. That is cool

No complaints on my Mac running hot. My Sony desktop ran a lot hotter.

Spellbinder · Spellbinder #7 (**permalink**)

01-20-2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost Rider

...Where can I find my temp readings on my Mac...

Use this: iStat Pro

Ghost Rider · Ghost Rider #8 (**permalink**)

01-20-2012, 09:45 AM

Thanks Spellbinder will do

hotrod351 · hotrod351 #9 (**permalink**)

01-21-2012, 12:03 PM

heres mine =

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #10 (**permalink**)

01-21-2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod351

heres mine =

That's Celsius though

hotrod351 · hotrod351 #11 (**permalink**)

01-21-2012, 12:05 PM

Fahrenheit =

hotrod351 · hotrod351 #12 (**permalink**)

01-21-2012, 07:05 PM

huh ?

Spellbinder · Spellbinder #13 (**permalink**)

01-21-2012, 07:13 PM

@ hotrod351

"Huh?" what? You quoted nobody, so who are you saying "huh" to?

And by the way, are those iMac temps? Doesn't look like it to me.

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Member Since: Jan 10, 2012 Location: Newnan, GA - U.S.A. Posts: 98 Mac Specs: Mid-2011 27'' iMac, 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5, 1TB, AMD Radeon HD 6970M 1024 MB, 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3	01-19-2012, 10:51 PM From the first day I got my iMac, after a few hours of use the top of the iMac was very hot to the touch. Are these temps (in Fahrenheit) normal? My Original Music:
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Dysfunction #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,534 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	01-19-2012, 11:13 PM In the computer world, 150ºf isn't outrageous, especially doing things like streaming video mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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chas_m #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	01-20-2012, 05:13 AM The iMac uses CONVECTION cooling (ie the principle that heat rises) to keep fan noise and use to a minimum. It is PERFECTLY NORMAL for your iMac to feel very very warm at the back top of the machine. That's the heat ESCAPING. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Member Since: Sep 14, 2011 Posts: 231 Mac Specs: Imac 21.5 2011 Stock with Time Capsule. Ipad2 Colecovision	01-20-2012, 07:56 AM Hello friends Where can I find my temp readings on my Mac. That is cool No complaints on my Mac running hot. My Sony desktop ran a lot hotter. Newbie of the year 2011
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hotrod351 #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 02, 2007 Posts: 198	01-21-2012, 07:05 PM huh ?
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Spellbinder #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 10, 2012 Location: Newnan, GA - U.S.A. Posts: 98 Mac Specs: Mid-2011 27'' iMac, 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5, 1TB, AMD Radeon HD 6970M 1024 MB, 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3	01-21-2012, 07:13 PM @ hotrod351 "Huh?" what? You quoted nobody, so who are you saying "huh" to? And by the way, are those iMac temps? Doesn't look like it to me. My Original Music:
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