Wednesday 16 September 2015

How to Cool Down an Overheating iMac?

iMac is known for its superior performance and eye-catchy design. It has been engineered to the very last detail with a brilliant on screen, Intel core processor, high speed graphic and in-built apps to give a powerful desktop experience. Many organizations prefer to install iMac for their employees because of its brilliant features. However, this doesn’t imply that you will never have any kind of problem with the device. There may be instances when iMac may go wrong and the problem may turn out to be unnerving especially when you are not sure how to overcome the issue.

Overheating is one of the problems that iMac users generally face. The system might not feel hot but if the iMac shuts down after making a blast of unusually loud fan activity, you need to get the machine checked. It is always better to consult a Mac desktop support in Southlake or an IT consultant near your area if you are not good with technology. If small PC repairs don't trouble you, here are a few steps that can help in stopping the iMac overheating.

Step 1

Download and install fan control software that will let you set a minimum speed for the iMac fan. There are some free software available on the Internet, however, it is advisable to read their reviews before you shortlist a software to avoid any other  problems. The software will only ensure that the speed of the fan doesn't go beyond the fixed limit but it won't stop the whirring sound if the system gets too hot. It is advised to set the minimum fan speed to 2800 rpm for the CPU.

Step 2

It is important to find out the reason that led to overheating of the iMac. Although, there are minimum chances of a virus attack but there is no harm in running a security program. Install a free Mac security program to scan the iMac. If the result is negative, you can uninstall the software.

Step 3

There's a possibility of an issue with the hardware of the system if the iMac hasn't encountered a virus attack. The fans of the device might be working harder to cover up a component that has crashed or isn't working properly. The problem may be tracked by running the Apple Hardware Test. The instructions to perform the test are available on Apple forums and at many other places on the Internet if you are doing it for the first time.

Hardware issues may be complicated as you might be required to repair or replace the troubled component. Seek advice of an IT repair company so that your PC is in safe hands and the problem is resolved quickly.

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