Mac Mini normal CPU temperature?

[Amatorium]

My sincerest apologies if this is a topic that has been covered time and time again, but I was curious to find out what the normal temperature is of a Mac Mini.

I sew nearly every day (near the same table my computer is on), and the things I make are lined with fleece. Anyone who works with fleece knows that it leaves 'fluff' behind, so I'm diligent about blowing out my Mac Mini and two externals connected to it with compressed air (I take the covers off to do this as well). Regardless of that, my Mini still seems warm to me. I downloaded a program to read the temperatures, and currently here they are (in fahrenheit):

CPU - 125º
Memory Controller 0 - 132º
Memory Controller 1 - 135º
Ambient - 121º
Northbridge 0 - 128º

Is that high, or am I just fretting over nothing?

Any information is greatly appreciated!

 

[Lifeisabeach]

My sincerest apologies if this is a topic that has been covered time and time again, but I was curious to find out what the normal temperature is of a Mac Mini.

I sew nearly every day (near the same table my computer is on), and the things I make are lined with fleece. Anyone who works with fleece knows that it leaves 'fluff' behind, so I'm diligent about blowing out my Mac Mini and two externals connected to it with compressed air (I take the covers off to do this as well). Regardless of that, my Mini still seems warm to me. I downloaded a program to read the temperatures, and currently here they are (in fahrenheit):

CPU - 125º
Memory Controller 0 - 132º
Memory Controller 1 - 135º
Ambient - 121º
Northbridge 0 - 128º

Is that high, or am I just fretting over nothing?

Any information is greatly appreciated!

Intel Mac Temperature Database

 

[chas_m]

Shorter version: you're fretting over nothing.

The CPU in my BlackBook routinely hovers around 70C (158F) during normal use.

 

[saneman1]

My sincerest apologies if this is a topic that has been covered time and time again, but I was curious to find out what the normal temperature is of a Mac Mini.

I sew nearly every day (near the same table my computer is on), and the things I make are lined with fleece. Anyone who works with fleece knows that it leaves 'fluff' behind, so I'm diligent about blowing out my Mac Mini and two externals connected to it with compressed air (I take the covers off to do this as well). Regardless of that, my Mini still seems warm to me. I downloaded a program to read the temperatures, and currently here they are (in fahrenheit):

CPU - 125º
Memory Controller 0 - 132º
Memory Controller 1 - 135º
Ambient - 121º
Northbridge 0 - 128º

Is that high, or am I just fretting over nothing?

Any information is greatly appreciated!

I use SMC Fan Control which is a Open Source fan control programme that monitors CPU Temp and allows you to change the Fan speed to lower your CPU temp, my CPU stays between 88F and 95F. Be careful because with any 3rd party programme there is always a risk.

Mac Mini Late 2009

 

[JeffreyCPackard]

I also have a late 2009 Mini (Mac Mini3,1) with heat issues. Using SMCFanControl I was able to pitch my fan up and keep the processor around 140 degrees (im a video editor and do a lot of processor intensive tasks). Since upgrading to 10.8.2 it seems SMC does not control the fan and while rendering video my temp skyrockets up to 203F. I have a small desk fan on my machine now and got it down to 185F but this seems very hot to me. I'm hoping its just false readings due to the osx upgrade. Are there any other apps out there to control the fan (or something in terminal i can do)? I also have another app installed called iStatsMenu while can also control the fan. That did nothing either so I turned off the fan control and tried SMC. I can't really afford a whole new machine (or trust me, id have a Mac Pro by now) and I definitely cannot afford down time due to overheating processors. Does anyone have any advice?

 

[chscag]

The best I can suggest for now is to take the Mini apart and see if dust and dirt is perhaps clogging the fan or the CPU heat sink. It might just take blowing it out with several cans of compressed air. Take apart instructions for your machine can be found at iFixit: The free repair manual.

 

[JeffreyCPackard]

that's most likely the best solution. i was just trying to avoid it. this thing is a delicate flower to open. i haven't cracked the case since i bought it (upgraded the RAM and HD - no need to pay Apple to do that). thanks.

a simple upgrade of iStats gave me more control too. should have thought of that 1st since upgrading the os.

 

[JeffreyCPackard]

btw, the actual sensor im always watching is the CPU Die (there is also CPU Heatsink and CPU Proximity which are usually about 10-15 degrees cooler)