Cooling Mac Mini 2014

[diegodp]

My MacMini (Late 2014, 2.6 Ghz i5 - 8GB RAM 1600 DDR3 - Intel Iris 1536MB - SSD 480gb) especially on summer reaches high temperatures and I'd like to keep it cooler.
How could I solve?

 

[MajorFubar]

Check that the fan is still working.
Download an app like Fanny to manually control the fan
If you feel confident enough, replace the thermal paste which will be mostly turned to chalk after 8 years.

 

[diegodp]

Check that the fan is still working.
Download an app like Fanny to manually control the fan
If you feel confident enough, replace the thermal paste which will be mostly turned to chalk after 8 years.

Where could I find default or reference temperatures?

 

[Heat_Fan89]

My MacMini (Late 2014, 2.6 Ghz i5 - 8GB RAM 1600 DDR3 - Intel Iris 1536MB - SSD 480gb) especially on summer reaches high temperatures and I'd like to keep it cooler.
How could I solve?

I have a 2012 Mini and the temps are the same in 2022 as they were in 2013 when I bought it. Have you tried this utility? I have used it for years and it keeps my temps at reasonable levels. I set the fan at 3000 RPM. That’s all I do.

Macs Fan Control Download for macOS & Windows (Boot Camp)

crystalidea.com

 

[Kenny99]

YouTube will have videos on how to remove the bottom cover. A can of compressed air to clean out the Mini. Don’t over do the air. Add some rubber feet to the bottom to raise the Mini for better air flow.

 

[bearcatrp]

Had to get a fan control for my 2010 mini. Run it at 50% now. Runs fine as long as the fans are high.

 

[MajorFubar]

Had to get a fan control for my 2010 mini. Run it at 50% now. Runs fine as long as the fans are high.

The thermal paste will be dryer than the sand on an Arabian's sandal, this is why you constantly need the fans on.

 

[fricotin]

I have a 2012 Mini and the temps are the same in 2022 as they were in 2013 when I bought it. Have you tried this utility? I have used it for years and it keeps my temps at reasonable levels. I set the fan at 3000 RPM. That’s all I do.

Macs Fan Control Download for macOS & Windows (Boot Camp)

crystalidea.com

I have the same mini, the fan speed is set to automatic and runs at 1800 most the time, don't see the point of setting it at 3000.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

I have the same mini, the fan speed is set to automatic and runs at 1800 most the time, don't see the point of setting it at 3000.

I happen to live in a hot and humid climate and 1800 RPM's is much too low as the Mini temps start to climb and the aluminum case starts to get really warm, borderline hot. It's been that way since day one. So 3000 RPM's works best for me. If 1800 RPM's does the trick for you then that's great.

 

[fricotin]

I happen to live in a hot and humid climate and 1800 RPM's is much too low as the Mini temps start to climb and the aluminum case starts to get really warm, borderline hot. It's been that way since day one. So 3000 RPM's works best for me. If 1800 RPM's does the trick for you then that's great.

I've lived on the coast in southern Mexico without AC for many years and never felt the need for it but if it suits you that's fine with me.

 

[bearcatrp]

The thermal paste will be dryer than the sand on an Arabian's sandal, this is why you constantly need the fans on.

After camping season is over, I’ll see if I can reapply thermal paste. But thought the chip was soldered to the board. Would be nice if I could put my M1 motherboard into the 2010 mini so I could keep the DVD drive. But I suppose there are no drivers on the new mini for a internal DVD drive.