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3D rendering and CPU temperatures
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1916837" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>I've been reading stories about how historically hot it has been in the UK this year...and how air-conditioning is not something most folks need or have had traditionally in the UK. Thus wasn't sure if ambient home temps could be an issue with your iMac.</p><p></p><p>If you say all is good from this perspective...good deal.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>You didn't mention wanting to buy anything...especially since this iMac is only about 2 years old. But if you needed something with more/faster performance (shorter rending times)...buying something newer is always a possibility.</p><p></p><p>I've done quite a bit of research myself...looking into the newer Apple Silicon Mac's. One of the tests many reviewers do is rendering to help quantify how powerful an Apple silicon Mac is compared to older Mac's (previous year models for example). In many cases an Apple Silicon Mac vs. an Intel based Mac of the same model type is tested (iMac vs, iMac, MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Pro, etc.).</p><p></p><p>Of course one of the tests many reviewers will do is compare rendering times (usually the newer Apple Silicon Mac win's/is faster)...but other info they communicate is fan noise & computer temps (since as you've experienced...when rendering fan noise & computer temps are higher).</p><p></p><p>In almost every review I've seen (newer Apple Silicon Mac vs. older Intel Mac)...when these guys do a rendering test/comparison...the Apple Silicon Mac's generally run much quieter & much cooler...while at the same time being faster & using less energy (watts).</p><p></p><p>If you were considering purchasing something newer...definitely go with an Apple silicon Mac. So many positives compared to older Intel based Mac's (faster, cooler, quieter, less energy, etc.).</p><p></p><p>HTH,<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1916837, member: 56379"] I've been reading stories about how historically hot it has been in the UK this year...and how air-conditioning is not something most folks need or have had traditionally in the UK. Thus wasn't sure if ambient home temps could be an issue with your iMac. If you say all is good from this perspective...good deal.:) You didn't mention wanting to buy anything...especially since this iMac is only about 2 years old. But if you needed something with more/faster performance (shorter rending times)...buying something newer is always a possibility. I've done quite a bit of research myself...looking into the newer Apple Silicon Mac's. One of the tests many reviewers do is rendering to help quantify how powerful an Apple silicon Mac is compared to older Mac's (previous year models for example). In many cases an Apple Silicon Mac vs. an Intel based Mac of the same model type is tested (iMac vs, iMac, MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Pro, etc.). Of course one of the tests many reviewers will do is compare rendering times (usually the newer Apple Silicon Mac win's/is faster)...but other info they communicate is fan noise & computer temps (since as you've experienced...when rendering fan noise & computer temps are higher). In almost every review I've seen (newer Apple Silicon Mac vs. older Intel Mac)...when these guys do a rendering test/comparison...the Apple Silicon Mac's generally run much quieter & much cooler...while at the same time being faster & using less energy (watts). If you were considering purchasing something newer...definitely go with an Apple silicon Mac. So many positives compared to older Intel based Mac's (faster, cooler, quieter, less energy, etc.). HTH,:) Nick [/QUOTE]
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