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Pedro Pinto

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Sep 13, 2014
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Hello everyone.

In order to get a better knowledge of iStat Menus, I would like to have your opinion about some questions.

1. After stressing out my rMBP with Geekbench 3, I got a max temperature of CPU Core 1 and 2 of 103º celsius. However, the temperature shown on CPU Proximity didn't go beyond 83º. First of all I would like to know to which temperature sensor I should be aware of. Then, what really is CPU Proximity temperature?

2. In iStat Menus I have the Active Set function turned off. Should it be turned on even if it is on Default mode? Would it be useful in hotter days like these in Summer?

3. At the moment I get a Idle temperature which varies from 35-42º. Is it ok?

Thank you all, in advance.
 
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