Does new iMac 2012 21.5 turn off its fan entirely at idle?

[xomos]

Hi Guys!
Does new imac 2012 21.5 turn off its fan entirely at idlle?
regards

 

[Apple fanboy]

Mine only kicks in when it's doing something intensive. Doesn't come on when just web browsing etc (well not that I can hear).

 

[GGJstudios]

Hi Guys!
Does new imac 2012 21.5 turn off its fan entirely at idlle?
regards

No, the fan is always on, spinning at a minimum of around 1200rpm. If you're not already doing so, use iStat Pro (free) or iStat Menus ($16) to get accurate readings of your temps, fan speeds, etc., rather than relying on your sense of touch or sound. A forum member has posted a copy of iStat Pro that has been "tweaked" to enhance compatibility with Mountain Lion. You can download it here.

 

[xomos]

I was hoping that at least at idle is turn off
thanks !

 

[azentropy]

The 2012 21.5" iMac is incredibly quiet even under decent load. Under light load or idle I can't hear it unless I put my ear right up to it. And I have pretty darn good ears, I hear stuff no one else does. Crappy eyes but great ears.

 

[GGJstudios]

I was hoping that at least at idle is turn off
thanks !

Why would you want it off? It's important for cooling, and isn't noisy at minimum speed.

 

[xomos]

Why would you want it off? It's important for cooling, and isn't noisy at minimum speed.

I always wanted to have silent pc, this is the reason why I want imac instead macbook pro.
I have chance working on [pentium dual core 1.8GHz (22nm)] and is extremely cool and quiet, as supposed to sony voio Fw [dual core2 2.5GHz (45nm)].