Correct Settings for Macs Fan Control?

[Andrey84]

If you're familiar with Macs Fan Control or similar software on a Mac, can you advise if these settings are correct and why?

iMac 2020 27", i9, 5700XT

My understanding is that CPU has its own protection against reaching temperatures above 100C called thermal throttling.

I tried setting it up as 70-93, but it ramps up way too many times unnecessarily and is just unpredictable and loud. This setup is better for the noise, but I'm worried if it's risky?

 

[hurt97]

First of all I'd install Turbo Boost Switcher so that your computer stays colder in general. You'll rarely need Macs Fan Control then.

 

[Andrey84]

First of all I'd install Turbo Boost Switcher so that your computer stays colder in general. You'll rarely need Macs Fan Control then.

It's a great piece of software and I'm using it on my MBP. However, iMac is my wife's. We cannot install TBS, as she does rendering and other work, like managing massive files in Adobe XD, which require full CPU power.

 

[AlixSPQR]

I use the CPU PECI value as a base, same temperatures. PECI is like a hub for all thermal sensors.

 

[Andrey84]

I use the CPU PECI value as a base, same temperatures. PECI is like a hub for all thermal sensors.

My main worry now is that this is just CPU temp. What about GPU?
I'm sure if I delete Macs Fan Control, Mac OS will monitor both? There is only one fan for both...

 

[AlixSPQR]

I'm sure if I delete Macs Fan Control, Mac OS will monitor both?

Yes.