Take note you are limited to the minimum value that Apple sets, so you can’t damage your hardware. I found a bit of info here from someone using MFC with a mid-2010 27' iMac like mine, the settings they recommended greatly improved the overall temps of my trusty old friend, but the post didn't specify whether or not the OP had an SSD or the original HDD and I was wondering if that would somehow affect the drive sensor as I've upgraded to a SSD. If you’re having a noise problem, you can lower this value, but make sure you keep an eye on the temperatures. This fan control tool has been used for years to set a minimum rpm value for the built-in fans. Also, it’s free, so it’s worth trying it out before buying a premium app. Keep in mind that it won’t work on the new M1 Macs, but it should be compatible with the Intel builds.
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The shop I got it from upgraded the storage to a 1 TB Solid State SATA Drive and installed Mac Fan Control on it.
Instead, it uses the hard disk’s integrated SMART interface to get the data it needs. Pi101 said: Hey, I have an iMac (27-inch, Mid 2011) running High Sierra. The fans in a computer helps circulate air to maintain an optimal. etc/nf Configuration file that can be tuned to get desired working temperature. The best thing about HDD Fan Control is that it doesn’t rely on Apple’s temperature sensors. The fan settings can usually be found under Monitor, Hardware monitor, Status. /etc/init.d/macfanctld Daemon init script.
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