- I just got a macbook pro 15in i7 (delivered 8/6/10) I used smcfancontrol to adjust the fans a little bit higher (3500rpm minimum instead of 2000rpm and the idle temp went from 48c to 37c) But now it seems even if I quit the program the fans still stay at 3500rpm and I cannot move the sliders below 3500rpm in the smcfancontrol control panel (the sliders are at the far left end not stuck.
- In this video we walk through removing a dead fan in the Macbook pro 15inch Retina Display. This Video can help answer the following. Why is my Macbook so.
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The extreme performance of Mac Pro requires a tremendously capable thermal system. Three axial fans quietly push air across the CPU and the GPUs, keeping them cool under even the most intensive workloads. On the opposite side, a blower pulls the air across the memory and storage and through the power supply, exhausting it out the back of the machine.
At the end of 2019, I traded in my two-year-old 15-inch MacBook Pro, sold off some older Apple gear (an iPad and older iPhones), and decided to spring for one of the newer 16-inch laptops. I had used a loaner device for a month, and it was quite an upgrade from my old laptop. My current daily life doesn't necessarily require a laptop. My day to day work is done on an iPad Pro, with a nice Logitech K670 solar-powered keyboard. At home, I have an iMac Pro that is perfect for editing photos. But when I am traveling, especially on photo adventures, I need a great laptop for editing photos — at least until Adobe's Photoshop is usable on the iPad.
No matter what anyone says, in my experience, Adobe products are just not engineered to function well on portable devices. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom CC aren't the most efficient programs. If I am being honest, they are miserable resource hogs. And my approach to editing, which involves using layers, curves, and gradients only exacerbates the problem. Suddenly, the files are bigger, and the computer gets slower. So for my new laptop, I wanted the latest graphical processing unit and more storage capacity. I even added extra memory to get more oomph — believe me, I need it.
In the past, I would have just bought the baseline model, added extra memory and moved on with it. But this time, I decided to splurge, knowing that this might be my last MacBook. In three years, the iPad will be more robust, Adobe Photoshop for iPad will be here — and for all I know, AI will just edit my photos for me in the cloud. I was excited and waited for the new machine. It came a few days early, and I set it up as a new device with no old software. Just the basics, with the exception of Adobe Creative Cloud, Photo Mechanic, and a handful of other applications, such as Bear, Brave Browser, Zoom, Day One, and Telegram.
Fast forward three weeks, and let's just say, things have been a bit frustrating, noisy and disappointing. The biggest problem has been the heat. Every time I awake the device from its slumber, within just a few minutes, the fans come on. And they stay on. The noise they make is very loud, especially in my quiet living room, where I usually work. I am not the only one with this problem. There are multiple comments on this thread on Apple's message boards, where longtime Apple users are screaming in frustration. It is a problem that is big enough to merit its own complaint thread on Macrumors.
Some mention that external monitors make the fans go wild. Well, this $7,000 Apple xPro Display on loan from Apple is supposed to showcase the marital bliss between MacBook Pro 16 and the new screen. Oops! Google Chrome is the problem, say others. Nope, don't use it. Some suggest an SMC reset. I did that but to no avail. There might be issues with generous usage of WiFi or disk i/o. Obviously, we all know Catalina is Apple's Vista, so that might be the problem. Some speculate that there might be a problem with USB-C hubs. I took off the screen, removed all external attachments, and even went off the power. Still, the noise won't go away. I turned off DropBox and Backblaze backups, but no dice.
Earlier this morning, the problem really got my goat. I had only three applications running on the machine: Apple Mail, Apple Messages, and Apple Safari. All native Apple apps, and yet, the fans were running like afterburners on Dom Toretto's 1970 Dodge Charger. It would be one thing if the fans kicked on when I had PhotoShop open with about two dozen layers, but my god, this is just the basic stuff. And it is Apple's own applications! Of all things, they should work well with its latest operating system and its latest hardware. This MacBook Pro is targeted at the creatives, and constant fan noise isn't going to help being creative. It could help sell many more AirPods Pros, though.
Jokes aside, the fans being constantly on has become such an irritant that I have begun to rue the day I decided to buy the new MacBook Pro. It also makes me wonder about Apple's declining standards of quality control. Having once prided itself on its quality and logistics, Apple seems to be settling for a future as just another mediocre technology company.
January 30, 2020, San Francisco
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Nothing extraneous, everything intentional. To create a high-performance system based on absolute flexibility and uncompromising utility, Mac Pro was designed from the inside out. It's a tool built to remove barriers. So you can do your greatest work.
A whole new take on the tower.
Building a workstation that delivers immense performance and modularity meant considering it as an integrated system. Through and through, Mac Pro is built to change with your needs.
A foundation for creation.
The starting point for Mac Pro, the stainless steel space frame accommodates a vast range of components and configurations. Extending from foot to handle, it provides support to the overall system and mounting points for interior components.
360 degrees of access.
A single entry point wasn't enough. Remove the aluminum housing and you have total access to the system. The logic board is dual-sided, making it easy to add and remove components. Processor, graphics, and expansion on one side. Storage and memory on the other. Mac Pro is ready for customization when you are.
Two sides. One goal.
The extreme performance of Mac Pro requires a tremendously capable thermal system. Three axial fans quietly push air across the CPU and the GPUs, keeping them cool under even the most intensive workloads. On the opposite side, a blower pulls the air across the memory and storage and through the power supply, exhausting it out the back of the machine.
The inside shapes the outside.
Three forged and machined aluminum pieces integrated into a single part, the housing is much more than a decorative shell. It provides rigidity to the space frame. It also acts as a tight seal for the internal cavity. Working with the fans, blower, and internal ducts, it creates distinct pressure zones to maximize the thermal capacity of the system.
Design inspired by nature.
The lattice pattern on Mac Pro is based on a naturally occurring phenomenon in molecular crystal structures. A network of three-dimensional interlocking hemispheres, it increases the surface area, optimizing airflow and structural rigidity.
More air than metal.
To create the structure, a spherical array is machined onto the internal and external surfaces of the aluminum. The result is a lightweight lattice pattern that maximizes airflow while creating an extremely rigid structure.
Macbook Pro Fan
Beautifully functional.
A powerful device by itself is limited unless its design takes into consideration the ways someone actually uses it. From the handles, latches, and top ports to the optional wheels and rack mount, all the components you interact with were created to work smoothly and intuitively. So you can work more efficiently than ever.
Stainless steel handles.
Mac Pro Fan Control
The rounded handles are comfortable to grip. Because they're part of the space frame itself, Mac Pro is exceptionally solid and stable when it's lifted or moved.
Top ports. Wheels. Top latch.
Fan For Macbook Pro 13
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports are placed conveniently on the top where you need them. Optional wheels make Mac Pro easy to transport across the set or from one studio to another. With a simple twist, the top latch releases the aluminum housing from the space frame, then serves as a handle to lift it, providing access to the entire system.
Rack mount.
Designed for rack workstation applications, tool-less slide rails support the most common rack sizes and depths. The rack enclosure features the 3D lattice pattern along with stainless steel handles, two USB-C ports, a power button, and a status indicator LED on the front.
Fan For Macbook Pro
A powerful partnership.
Macbook Pro Fan Loud
Pair Mac Pro with Pro Display XDR from Apple to create the ultimate workstation and experience your projects on the first 32-inch Retina 6K display ever.
In the past, I would have just bought the baseline model, added extra memory and moved on with it. But this time, I decided to splurge, knowing that this might be my last MacBook. In three years, the iPad will be more robust, Adobe Photoshop for iPad will be here — and for all I know, AI will just edit my photos for me in the cloud. I was excited and waited for the new machine. It came a few days early, and I set it up as a new device with no old software. Just the basics, with the exception of Adobe Creative Cloud, Photo Mechanic, and a handful of other applications, such as Bear, Brave Browser, Zoom, Day One, and Telegram.
Fast forward three weeks, and let's just say, things have been a bit frustrating, noisy and disappointing. The biggest problem has been the heat. Every time I awake the device from its slumber, within just a few minutes, the fans come on. And they stay on. The noise they make is very loud, especially in my quiet living room, where I usually work. I am not the only one with this problem. There are multiple comments on this thread on Apple's message boards, where longtime Apple users are screaming in frustration. It is a problem that is big enough to merit its own complaint thread on Macrumors.
Some mention that external monitors make the fans go wild. Well, this $7,000 Apple xPro Display on loan from Apple is supposed to showcase the marital bliss between MacBook Pro 16 and the new screen. Oops! Google Chrome is the problem, say others. Nope, don't use it. Some suggest an SMC reset. I did that but to no avail. There might be issues with generous usage of WiFi or disk i/o. Obviously, we all know Catalina is Apple's Vista, so that might be the problem. Some speculate that there might be a problem with USB-C hubs. I took off the screen, removed all external attachments, and even went off the power. Still, the noise won't go away. I turned off DropBox and Backblaze backups, but no dice.
Earlier this morning, the problem really got my goat. I had only three applications running on the machine: Apple Mail, Apple Messages, and Apple Safari. All native Apple apps, and yet, the fans were running like afterburners on Dom Toretto's 1970 Dodge Charger. It would be one thing if the fans kicked on when I had PhotoShop open with about two dozen layers, but my god, this is just the basic stuff. And it is Apple's own applications! Of all things, they should work well with its latest operating system and its latest hardware. This MacBook Pro is targeted at the creatives, and constant fan noise isn't going to help being creative. It could help sell many more AirPods Pros, though.
Jokes aside, the fans being constantly on has become such an irritant that I have begun to rue the day I decided to buy the new MacBook Pro. It also makes me wonder about Apple's declining standards of quality control. Having once prided itself on its quality and logistics, Apple seems to be settling for a future as just another mediocre technology company.
January 30, 2020, San Francisco
Present Future
If you pay enough attention, you can see the future. You can learn, adapt, and be ready for a world reshaped by science and technology. My occasional newsletter is focused on the future — the Near Future, to be precise. (read more)
Related Posts
Nothing extraneous, everything intentional. To create a high-performance system based on absolute flexibility and uncompromising utility, Mac Pro was designed from the inside out. It's a tool built to remove barriers. So you can do your greatest work.
A whole new take on the tower.
Building a workstation that delivers immense performance and modularity meant considering it as an integrated system. Through and through, Mac Pro is built to change with your needs.
A foundation for creation.
The starting point for Mac Pro, the stainless steel space frame accommodates a vast range of components and configurations. Extending from foot to handle, it provides support to the overall system and mounting points for interior components.
360 degrees of access.
A single entry point wasn't enough. Remove the aluminum housing and you have total access to the system. The logic board is dual-sided, making it easy to add and remove components. Processor, graphics, and expansion on one side. Storage and memory on the other. Mac Pro is ready for customization when you are.
Two sides. One goal.
The extreme performance of Mac Pro requires a tremendously capable thermal system. Three axial fans quietly push air across the CPU and the GPUs, keeping them cool under even the most intensive workloads. On the opposite side, a blower pulls the air across the memory and storage and through the power supply, exhausting it out the back of the machine.
The inside shapes the outside.
Three forged and machined aluminum pieces integrated into a single part, the housing is much more than a decorative shell. It provides rigidity to the space frame. It also acts as a tight seal for the internal cavity. Working with the fans, blower, and internal ducts, it creates distinct pressure zones to maximize the thermal capacity of the system.
Design inspired by nature.
The lattice pattern on Mac Pro is based on a naturally occurring phenomenon in molecular crystal structures. A network of three-dimensional interlocking hemispheres, it increases the surface area, optimizing airflow and structural rigidity.
More air than metal.
To create the structure, a spherical array is machined onto the internal and external surfaces of the aluminum. The result is a lightweight lattice pattern that maximizes airflow while creating an extremely rigid structure.
Macbook Pro Fan
Beautifully functional.
A powerful device by itself is limited unless its design takes into consideration the ways someone actually uses it. From the handles, latches, and top ports to the optional wheels and rack mount, all the components you interact with were created to work smoothly and intuitively. So you can work more efficiently than ever.
Stainless steel handles.
Mac Pro Fan Control
The rounded handles are comfortable to grip. Because they're part of the space frame itself, Mac Pro is exceptionally solid and stable when it's lifted or moved.
Top ports. Wheels. Top latch.
Fan For Macbook Pro 13
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports are placed conveniently on the top where you need them. Optional wheels make Mac Pro easy to transport across the set or from one studio to another. With a simple twist, the top latch releases the aluminum housing from the space frame, then serves as a handle to lift it, providing access to the entire system.
Rack mount.
Designed for rack workstation applications, tool-less slide rails support the most common rack sizes and depths. The rack enclosure features the 3D lattice pattern along with stainless steel handles, two USB-C ports, a power button, and a status indicator LED on the front.
Fan For Macbook Pro
A powerful partnership.
Macbook Pro Fan Loud
Pair Mac Pro with Pro Display XDR from Apple to create the ultimate workstation and experience your projects on the first 32-inch Retina 6K display ever.
Fan For Mac Pro
Use AR to see Mac Pro in your workspace.
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