I've seen my MBP go up to temperatures of 90C, which I'm guessing will damage the computer? Without programs running it will usually run at around 32C, with programs sometimes around 40C. I use it quite a lot for video editing and encoding, and I see it go up to 60C with large file transfers and 90C for encoding. I'm looking at using SMCFan Control to cool my MBP down. Fans are usually running at 2000rpm, though what is an acceptable temperature?
I am thinking of running it at 2000rpm for below 50C, and above 50C run at 3000 or 3500rpm, and at 80C or more 4000-5000rpm. I've also heard that running the fan at high speeds reduces its life, so the question is do fans at high speed cause more damage than a really really hot (80C +) CPU? What range of rpm should I use that won't be too damaging to the fans?
I am thinking of running it at 2000rpm for below 50C, and above 50C run at 3000 or 3500rpm, and at 80C or more 4000-5000rpm. I've also heard that running the fan at high speeds reduces its life, so the question is do fans at high speed cause more damage than a really really hot (80C +) CPU? What range of rpm should I use that won't be too damaging to the fans?