I'm using Folding@Home and SMCFanControl. I notice that if I leave everything default the temperatures will rise to about 69C - I think I've seen as high as 73C before the fan starts to spin up from the default 1800 rpm. The Mac Mini (Late 2014) - i5 is pretty warm to the touch, not burning hot but warm.
I notice if I set SMCFanControl to 3328 rpms (about half way) the temperature will stay around 57C vs 73C. This seems like a HUGE difference but forums I read seem to indicate the Mac Mini can handle some insane temperatures without a problem.
Would you just leave default fan settings or do the 3328 rpm? Thinking for longevity here (at least 2 years of use).
Thanks!
I notice if I set SMCFanControl to 3328 rpms (about half way) the temperature will stay around 57C vs 73C. This seems like a HUGE difference but forums I read seem to indicate the Mac Mini can handle some insane temperatures without a problem.
Would you just leave default fan settings or do the 3328 rpm? Thinking for longevity here (at least 2 years of use).
Thanks!