Question about SMC Fan Control

[AppleTecFan]

Is it bad to put Smc Fan Control at the highest speed (6200 RPM) if not or if so please tell

And don't forgot Why

 

[geoffreak]

I wouldn't advise placing fans much above 4500RPM on a MBP, much less on an iMac or Mac Pro

 

[AppleTecFan]

I wouldn't advise placing fans much above 4500RPM on a MBP, much less on an iMac or Mac Pro

Please Tell why

 

[geoffreak]

Battery drain and early death to fans are the main reasons.

 

[drummerlondonw3]

in reality a quick blast of max fans is all you should ever need, I'm currently encoding some QT files at 95-99% activity and my fans are happily at 5k temp 74

 

[AppleTecFan]

Battery drain and early death to fans are the main reasons.

Is 5000 okay...

 

[geoffreak]

In theory, as long as the ball bearings and grease are in good condition in the fans, you shouldn't have any problem.
Still, I wouldn't advise higher fan speeds unless the temperature of the computer is too hot. (above 80 degrees C under a full load).

Just FYI, my MBP under a full load only has the fans at 4200 RPM, but keeps the temperature no higher than 65 degrees C.

 

[AppleTecFan]

In theory, as long as the ball bearings and grease are in good condition in the fans, you shouldn't have any problem.
Still, I wouldn't advise higher fan speeds unless the temperature of the computer is too hot. (above 80 degrees C under a full load).

Just FYI, my MBP under a full load only has the fans at 4200 RPM, but keeps the temperature no higher than 65 degrees C.

Thanks that helped me