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Product Description:
smcFanControl lets the user set the minimum speed of the build in fans. So you can increase your minimum fan speed to make your intel mac run cooler. However in order not to damage your machines smcFanControl let's you not set minimum speed to a rate under Apple's defaults.
What's new in this version:
smcFanControl 2.2 adds the following features/bugfixes:
- Offical support for every so far released Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, mac mini included
- Fans of iMacs, MacPro's are read out on first startup. For official support of iMac/MacPro in a future release please send me your ModelName and min/max speed for every fan.
- The fan to be displayed in the menubar can be chosen now
- All known memory leaks fixed
- Spanish localization included
Operating System Requirements:
This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:
- Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
- Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
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Download Links:
Download smcFanControl Version 2.2 (File Size: 732k)
Download Links:
Download smcFanControl Current Version (File Size: 732k)
MacFixIt Late-Breakers:
smcFanControl: Problems with reducing fan activity, resorting to default settingsYour Installed Versions:
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There are no issues with this version of the app! 
- Version: 2.2.2, 11/11/2009 06:48AM PST
David Austin Allen
SMC Fan Control 2.2 Quits on OSX10.5.8 (Leopard) 
- Version: 2.2.2, 9/10/2009 05:55AM PST
info3982
Since upgrading to the latest edition I have noticed that smcfancontrol no longer boots when starting (icon in menu bar doesn't show. Also the Macbook Pro is a bit warmer than before (because I had the fan speed set a bit higher to keep it cooler through the app?).
Well, found out that regardless of whether the app is run at start up or after starting through the Utilities menu it doesn't run. I'd be careful running with this app.
No response from the author or at his web site. Sorry, but this is a no-go for me... with a running app there is no way to confirm the operation.
Well, found out that regardless of whether the app is run at start up or after starting through the Utilities menu it doesn't run. I'd be careful running with this app.
No response from the author or at his web site. Sorry, but this is a no-go for me... with a running app there is no way to confirm the operation.
Problem, maybe not related, but... - Version: 2.2.2, 8/30/2009 07:33AM PST
JohnMHammer
I have an iMac which I purchased in October 2007. It's been working perfectly since I bought it, but recently I've been doing some things which I thought was making it run a little hot. I've known about this product, smcFanControl, for a while but never thought I needed it. But since I felt the computer was running a little hot (even after being sure the vents weren't clogged with dust, etc.) I thought I'd give it a try.
(Just noting here that I have NOT upgraded to Snow Leopard.)
I installed smcFanControl 2 days ago. This morning, my computer was dark and the internal fans were (quietly) spinning - I had put it to sleep last night, as I always do (I almost never turn it off completely), so it should not have greeted me this morning with spinning fans. It would not respond to keyboard presses, and I eventually needed to hold the power button for a few seconds to get it to shut off. Attempts to start it up resulted in the fans beginning to spin (quietly) but no startup chime/bong and the screen remained completely dark.
I have AppleCare and called for service (yes, at 9am EDT on a Sunday morning). They took me through an attempt to restart the SMC and a reset of the PRAM. Nothing worked - the computer will power up to the point where fans are spinning (at their usual whisper-quiet level) but no startup chime and the screen remains black. I now have an appointment at my local Apple Store for Tuesday afternoon, So even if this is something they can fix, I'm without my main computer for more than two days - yay timing, it's both back-to-school days AND two days after a major update to the operating system was released, so AppleCare or not I'm at the end of the line.
The recent installation of smcFanControl may have NOTHING to do with the problem I am experiencing. But it is the only thing that's changed on my computer recently, and since it's something that makes changes to the way the smc functions... it wouldn't surprise me if it were the culprit. So I thought I'd post this here as a potential warning to others considering the installation of this software.
(Just noting here that I have NOT upgraded to Snow Leopard.)
I installed smcFanControl 2 days ago. This morning, my computer was dark and the internal fans were (quietly) spinning - I had put it to sleep last night, as I always do (I almost never turn it off completely), so it should not have greeted me this morning with spinning fans. It would not respond to keyboard presses, and I eventually needed to hold the power button for a few seconds to get it to shut off. Attempts to start it up resulted in the fans beginning to spin (quietly) but no startup chime/bong and the screen remained completely dark.
I have AppleCare and called for service (yes, at 9am EDT on a Sunday morning). They took me through an attempt to restart the SMC and a reset of the PRAM. Nothing worked - the computer will power up to the point where fans are spinning (at their usual whisper-quiet level) but no startup chime and the screen remains black. I now have an appointment at my local Apple Store for Tuesday afternoon, So even if this is something they can fix, I'm without my main computer for more than two days - yay timing, it's both back-to-school days AND two days after a major update to the operating system was released, so AppleCare or not I'm at the end of the line.
The recent installation of smcFanControl may have NOTHING to do with the problem I am experiencing. But it is the only thing that's changed on my computer recently, and since it's something that makes changes to the way the smc functions... it wouldn't surprise me if it were the culprit. So I thought I'd post this here as a potential warning to others considering the installation of this software.
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- Problem, maybe not related, but...
I would say that anyone experiencing issues has a problem with their kit, not with this app.