For anyone with newer imac fan issues.

I posted about a week ago asking for advice on my fan issue.
I was getting istat readings of 2500 - 3000 - 3500 (max has been 3850) rpms from nothing more than being on the internet. The computer is 2 months old and prior to having the computer worked on for an unrelated issue I had never once heard the fans kick on.
But now my computer sounds like an airplane trying to take off - all the time.
So, with another visit to the apple store, support-line calls and a visit to an outside apple authorized service provider - I am here to tell anyone in the same boat, that having your fans blow LOUDLY, and ALL the time is perfectly "within spec."
I'm using it right now. Only safari is open and it sounds like monsoon season with a nice consistent rpm of 2700.
I am certainly frustrated but did want to share this follow up with anyone that's discouraged with their fans since I know when I first ran into the issue I scoured the forums for info.
Are they loud - you betcha!
Are they annoying - **** right!
Do they interfere with music and video - oh boy do they!
Does it sound like they computer is deathly ill - absolutely!
Is it all 'within spec' - yes, sadly it is.
I don't see anything else I can do at this point.

@den.thed
I actually have that app. already. Its where Ive been getting all my crazy fan readings from.
The temp sensors I havent paid attention to though - which are the temp. sensors and what is abnormal?
Last time I took the computer into the mac genius(the 3rd time) - they just told me everything was fine and didnt even look at it! Then I was told by Apple Support to go to an outside service provider who also said there wasnt a problem. I had 50 screenshots of the fan at 3000+ speeds and they didnt seem concerned.
Overall I guess what im getting at is - even if it appears that there's a problem I dont even know what I can say to these people anymore!!! No matter what I say, Im told that the computer is fine. Its by far the most frustrating product/purchase problem Ive ever dealt with.
thanks for help so far though.
Anyone know how much I can recoup by parting the thing out?

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