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Fan Control... Do you think your MacBook or MacBook Pro is running too hot? Then give Fan Control a try. Some MacBooks (Pro) are just to hot for daylong use. Fan Control adjusts the minimum fan speed depending on the current CPU temperature. For safety, it leaves the original automatic fan speed control intact.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.2: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  • MacBook

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    Developer:Lobotomo Software
    Downloads:197,900
      - Version d/l:3,504
    Utilities:System
    License:Free
    Date:27 Oct 2007
    Platform:Intel
    RATING
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    Nov 28 2009

    JOHNGALT3534  I performed a CPU upgrade on my mac mini. 1.66ghz cd to 2.33ghz c2d. after installation, the fan did not run at all and Fan Control posted 0 degrees temp.. I was going to crack the case open again and look for the problem. But before I started I uninstalled Fan Control via the posted instructions. I then re-installed and voila, the fan works great and temp. readings are optimal.  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Jun 24 2009

    NUBNUB  Same problem.

    Macbook pro 13". Deleted using fan control instructions. Also reset SMC. fan will not increase speed even at 70c. Reinstalled. and fan turns back on. This needs to be fixed.

    Also, what happens if i want to reformat my computer? Will i need to install fan control again? Will the firmware be reset if i reformat my computer?  
    (Version 1.2)

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    May 31 2009

    KERSEY84  I have the same problem as Eli. Can someone please help us? Greatly appreciated. =)  
    (Version 1.2)

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    May 22 2009

    ELI LEVINSON  I have dowloaded the file and then installed it using mac install or whatever but i cant get the actual fan control window with the bars and graphs to open.

    Thanks  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Nov 28 2009

    TEBAN  Same here. It won't open for me. Still looking for a reason.  
    (Version 1.2)

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    May 14 2009

    STEVE BURNS  This is a great app!! Problem I have is that it will not ever set the fans to the max rpm of 6200 for my MacBook Pro 15" unibody. Seems only to get to about 5800. The red line on the graph in the system preferences control panel even indicates it will never use 6200.

    Anyone got any solutions?

    thanks!  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Apr 2 2009

    MAX Z.  I noticed that one will have problems with uninstalling this program and restoring the original system settings. I highly recommend to use this program if you are using a laptop, because it drastically cools down the CPU.

    So to solve the problem of not restoring system settings after erasing the program, all one has to do is to set the cooling preferences to the Apple settings (1500 RPM, Lower Th. 50°C, Higher Th. 80°C) and then erase the application.

    Have fun. And stay cool.

    Max  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Jan 19 2009

    XCHG  Ok, that's cooling fine. Thanks. But fans are too loud..

    How can I UNINSTALL this program with returning to DEFAULT SETTINGS ?

    Removing from PrefPane doesn't helps.

    (except reinstall MacOS)  
    (Version 1.2)

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    May 23 2009

    MBHOCKEY  RTFM  
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    Dec 22 2008
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    SPARTAN  No problem here with 10.5.5.  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Dec 19 2008

    ADRIANO BORGOBELLO  I've tried fan control extended on my 2.2Ghz MacBook Pro, but GPU temperature in our contrl pannel don't move from 0°C. Temperature monitor says 75° in the seme moment :-/  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Feb 7 2009

    KUNLUN  I have the same happening: GPU is indicated as 0 degrees - while in fact my MPB is too hot to place directly on my lap... CPU temp is indicated correctly.  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Jul 12 2008

    SNERDWARE  I've generated 2 new versions of Fan Control, one for the Intel-based iMacs and one for the MacBook/MacBook Pro which has some extended control capabilities over the original Lobotomo Fan Control version. For screenshots and (free) downloads (with source code) see:

    iMac Fan Control

    Extended MacBook/MacBook Pro Fan Control

    The iMac version allows separate sensors to drive the control of each of its 3 fans and the extended MacBook/MacBook Pro version allows fan-control via the CPU and/or GPU temperatures (useful if you play games on your laptop). There are also some other minor enhancements (see the ReadMe files).

    I've also tried to make it easy to adapt the source code for other systems ... e.g., a version for the Mac Pro that uses different sensors to control different fans (or groups of fans).

    Hope these are useful to others.  
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    Jul 13 2008

    HUBBERBUBMAN  wow - gotta try it out! If it does what you say, then you´re my hero!!

    I´ve had so much trouble with FanControl but I still I need it since my MacBookPro is running really hot without.

    Thanks in advance! - I´ll report if it works good (better)!  
    (Version 1.2)

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    Dec 12 2008

    MICK G.  How does one uninstall Fan Control 1.2 and have the Mac OS default settings return? I'm on a MacBook Pro running 10.5.5.

    Thanks!

    mick  
    (Version 1.2)

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