Whats the normal temperature a stock 27" mid2010 iMac should have when running idle? I sincerely hope there is someone still working with those macs! :-)
MacBook Pro 16″
While I have used other apps to monitor system temps & voltages on occasion, I typically use Macs Fan Control as it is easier to use when I'm diagnosing a system so I am not sure how well TGPro works overall although I believe I have used it on occasion (if it is free that is).
The information in the screenshot from Macs Fan Control looks good although the "Platform Controller Hub Die" appears it may be a bit high compared to all the other values, but it has been years since I worked on a 2010 model. Most Macs have most of the temps close in value (for those that get extremely hot under load).
Most Intel Macs will idle around 35ºC and run under light to mid load at 65ºC or so, and under heavy load around 95ºC with most Intel Macs reaching a temp around 100ºC-105ºC before the CPU becomes throttled to idle speeds (usually 800MHz). This never really changed over the years for the Intel Macs.....the later models just got to 100ºC much faster than the older models since the later Intel CPUs just run hotter.
Keep in mind that when macOS boots, the system may be doing a lot of work so the system could get warmer than the normal idle temps of 35ºC. Most times third party software is the reason why computers run hard & hot. You may want to run the third party app EtreCheck and post the complete report here so we can examine it for possible clues.
How to use the Add Text Feature When Posting an EtreCheck Report - Apple Community
You can also run the Apple Diagnostics to see if any hardware issues are reported. The Apple Diagnostics are usually pretty good at analyzing a Mac's cooling system for issues, but it will expect a drive temp sensor to be present.
Some Samsung SSDs tend to have compatibility issues with some Macs...usually it is the EVO series, but I don't recall the exact models (several years ago there are posts on this forum where people posted issues with particular Samsung SSDs from the 840-860 ranges IIRC). I would suggest checking to see if the Samsung SSD has any firmware updates available:
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/consumer-storage/support/tools/
That refers to the temperature of the surrounding for operation - not the temperature of the Mac.
True, I don't happen to have a 2010 Mac handy to check its temperature.
What is "tubing" and "warped" ?
GPU Heatsink with/tubing and heat exchanger.
CPU Heatsink with/tubing and heat exchanger.
Warped as in distorted or bent from overheating.
Does anyone have a working iMac to tell me it’s temperature?
Sure, my M3 iMac.
I’m sorry but, as written in the 1st post, my need is regarding a 27" 2010 iMac.
genikifor wrote:
I’m sorry but, as written in the 1st post, my need is regarding a 27" 2010 iMac.
Not in your last post…
Does anyone have a working iMac to tell me it’s temperature?
I know it's not a 2010 iMac but perhaps for reference my 2017 27" shows...
Thanks but the 2010 27" iMac im interested in, have a totally different interior design and parts that overheat. The gpu board and its heatsink is totally different.
Could the loud fan noise, be heard because i have not installed the OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable?
This is right after boot. Is it what you wanted to have a look at?
iMac normal temperature
