I'm completely new to Apple stuff and coming from a PC that has numbers in the 20 to low 30s I was a bit concerned.None of those are high temps and perfectly normal. You should be concerned only if it's hovering around 90+ degC constantly. My Mac Mini is siting at 63 degC for the proximity sensor while others are higher, but it's also under load as I'm working..
It went through a thorough de-dusting inside as soon as I got itThe iMac pulls air from the bottom and vents it on top once it flows over all the components. So touching the top will be warmer/hotter than the middle or the bottom.
To that end, its important to ensure that those vents are clear of dust and other obstruction.
2009 iMac Core 2 Duo A1312 (EMC 2309)
It was practically free so I figured why not. And it will be used for basic tasks only.Agree with what Ashwin mentioned...definitely keep things clean.
I would also mention that a 2009 iMac Core 2 Duo is on the older side...and computing in 2021 is certainly more demanding than things were back in 2009...especially GPU related activities. I wouldn't be surprised if the 2009 iMac fan's were running pretty fast as well.
60°C is not really that hot (about 140°F) for an Apple iMac (especially an older iMac)...but always depends what you're doing when you get those temps...and how warm the room is where you do your computing.
Sounds like you know what you're doing since you mentioned replacing thermal paste. 2009 iMac's are much easier to open up than much newer iMac's (that's a positive you got going for you).
If you do decide to replace some thermal paste or open it up to do a really good cleaning...head over to:
www.ifixit.com
Great step by step instructions there for disassembly!
Nick
It was practically free so I figured why not. And it will be used for basic tasks only.
...popups, sliders, too much advertising, videos, etc.
Absolutely. I'm on eBay & Craig's List daily looking for anything worthy of upgrading to. I see folks trying to sell used stuff now...for more $$$ than I paid for something 5 years ago! Insane prices for used computers that are 5-7 years old.Sadly, one ramification of the pandemic is higher prices on all Mac and PC stuff, even the older items.
Absolutely. I'm on eBay & Craig's List daily looking for anything worthy of upgrading to. I see folks trying to sell used stuff now...for more $$$ than I paid for something 5 years ago! Insane prices for used computers that are 5-7 years old.
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Early 2009 24" iMac here.2009 iMac Core 2 Duo A1312 (EMC 2309)
The GPU seems a bit hot IMO.
I don't recognize those displays of temps and speeds. Nicer than what little I am aware of. What is giving them?
Yes, that's it. Nice!If you mean what software is being used to display the temperatures in post #7, it certainly looks like what Macs Fan Control.app can provide, and you can find it here:
Macs Fan Control - control fans on Apple computers, also on Windows via Boot Camp
Control fans on Apple computers, also on Windows via Boot Camp. Monitoring of fan speed and temperature sensors. Solve fan noise and overheating problems, iMac HDD replacementcrystalidea.com
Great utility and I have used it successfully for years. I like a cool running Mac.
- Patrick
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