Standard operating temperature ranges

Where can I find the standard operating temperature ranges?
I download the iStat widget last week and it gives me a list of the temps of different parts of my machine, but I'm not sure when they're running hot versus running cool or normal. I'm not having any problems, just curious.
Thanks

HI,
Try this thread. Temps for MacBook
Carolyn

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CPU operating Temperature range

Looking for the CPU operating temperature range. Not the ambient operating temperature range, but the range the CPU is allowed to run at.
My CPU has been nearing 175° F.
Macbook still runs great.
This is an early 2006 model with the intel core duo 2GHz
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I believe the lower limit is 32F and the upper limit 212F. At 212F it will trigger thermal shutdown.
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What is the correct operating temperature range for the various iMac models?

In our organization, we opperate approximately 20 mac systems (3-4 years old) with users performing a range of tasks using applications that range from 3D Design and graphics programs to MS Word and Outlook. There is concern that the systems (specifically iMacs) are running too hot and we've had a couple 'die'. Does anyone know of a list of acceptible opperating temperature ranges for Apple Computer systems? I am using a Mid-2010 3.2ghz Intel Core i3, with 8gb ddr3 and an ATI Radeon HD 5670 512mb graphics card, I have a 1 TB SATA that currently has 732GB's of free space. Below are my systems current temp readings using "Temperature Monitor" by Marcel Bresink.
Has anyone else had issues with current Apple Computers overheating and dying?
Thanks for your help, any input would be appreciated!

The only items w/Temp ranges are the CPU cores. Your seetings look normal to me. These are mine:

Standard operating temperatures

What are the "normal" operating tempuratures for a MBP 15". In the small strip above the keyboard (right between the F-keys and the hinge), mine is running at 119 F. This seems a little hot, and this was taken with a cheap digital probe thermometer by just laying the prob across. It may be way hotter than that.
Also, from what I have read here, there seems to be no way to get the internal temps or fan speeds. Is this the case still? Why are these things not readily avaiable? I have iStat Pro, and it has the Temps and Fan Speed sections disabled totally.

Normal internal core temperatures for the MBP run between 55-65C under typical loads. Persistent high loads may run the core temperature up to 80-85C. Thermal shutdown should occur when the core reaches around 100C. Idle temperature can run between 30-50C. Of course your mileage will vary depending upon ambient room temperature and if the computer has adequate cooling airflow.
The temperature and other sensor data require a special extension because most existing utilities were not written with the information required for Intel chips. You can download the needed extension, speedit.kext, from www.increw.org or www.versiontracker.com along with the measuring utility, CoreDuoTemp. You can also use the utility Temperature Monitor (Bresink Software) also available at versiontracker.com.

Anyone Know the Macbook Air 2013 Standard Operating Temperatures?

I'm getting around 127 degrees F, just want to know if this is normal for just web browsing.

There is no "standard" because there is no standard web page. Every page has a different variety of graphics, flash elements, etc. As such, my browsing and your browsing may have completely different levels of usage of CPU/GPU, drive access, and anything else that generates load on the system that in turn makes heat.
As well, the temp is going to fluctuate as the ambient temp and time since the fan kicked in.
Suffice it to say, that the temp you indicate is on the low side. So either your browsing is very light, or you just turned the computer on.
BTW, you never mention which component you are indicating a measurement for. The MBA has quite a few areas that the system measures, and they vary too.

FP1601 connection using optic fibber & operating temperatures

Hello,
I’m considering the installation of a system for monitoring and control a thermal storage system in a solar collector field using Fieldpoint for measuring temperatures, fluid flow, pressures, etc. The instruments and equipment we want to control and monitor are more than 300 m apart from our main control room. I’m considering two possibilities to connect the PC dedicated to this task, one is the use of Fieldpoint network module FP-1601 (Ethernet) and the other is the module FP-1001 (RS-485). We would prefer to use FP-1601 but then the maximum Ethernet segment length is 100 m. I don’t know if it is possible to change from copper wiring to optic fibber using a medium converter, then the maximum length segment will be limited to 2 km or longer. Two medium converters will be necessary, one close to the PC and one close to the Ethernet network module. Other possibility it could be the use of a wireless LAN but I don’t know if it would be a better option and cheaper.
But related the module FP-1601 I’m worried about its operating temperature range (0 to 55ºC), whereas the FP-1001 has a similar range to I/O modules (-40 to 70ºC). For us, the operating temperature is something crucial because the hardware is going to be mounted in a solar field, inside cabinets and we are not sure if it’s recommendable or not the use of air conditioning for this hardware.
Could someone give me any inputs about these questions?
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You can use a media convertor to extend the minimum distance as you describe, you will need to watch things like bending radius on the fibres.
Anyway if you put a couple of hubs in you could get 300m using copper and ethernet.
device ----100m ---- hub ---- 100m ---- hub ---- 100m ----- router
Alternatively you could communicate over RS485 from the serial interface if the bandwidth will suffice.
Wireless lan is 300m free field in ideal conditions of antenna location, but the rate will likely drop to 1Mbs.
One thing to consider is near lightning strikes which with long cable runs could give rise to high voltages on copper. This will probably just retire things very early but could be dangerous if not managed carefully.
But what are you doing about power out in the field to power all this stuff and you will no doubt have to make all those connections water tight?
As far as temperature is concerned you will affect the reliability considerably if you exceed the stated limits, control cabinets typically get to 40°C, much over 50°C and you start looking at either specialist equipment or cooling of some form, from a fan to pletier devices or air conditioning units. Plastics start to become brittle and cables should be checked for operating temperature range from cold to hot. Things expand and contract a lot and you will need to manage any condensation. Look under the bonnet of an old car for what can happen and a new one for some good ideas on what you can get away with.
Is this the sort of input you were looking for?

Intel Dual-Core CPU temperature Range?

I am a bit puzzled by exactly what is the reasonable temperature range for an Intel Dual-Core CPU. I currently own a PPC MacMini which never goes above 43C. I also have a system with Athlon64 and the CPU doesn't go over 50C. The number of 80C just seems unreasonable.
While I can understand some people think the high temperature is ok as long as the surface is not uncomfortable to touch, I can't help but wondering what effect it has to the CPU itself; or to the other components.
Anyone knows where to find such information (operating temperature range) from Intel?

You are familar with desktop processors and their associated temperatures. It is fairly common for notebooks CPUs to run anywhere between 50C - 80C. Intel specs the Core processors to 100C before the CPU starts throttling down to reduce the CPU temp.

Operating temperatures of K7N2-Delta L and CPU

I was wondering what the temperature at which the motherboard cut power to the CPU was for a K7N2-Delta L?
Also, what are standard operating temperatures for an AMD Athalon XP 2200+?
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I was wondering what the temperature at which the motherboard cut power to the CPU was for a K7N2-Delta L?
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MBP normal operating temperature

What is considered the normal operating temperature" My MBP runs between 110 and 120 F.
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If you have the Seagate 7200 RPM HDD there is a single temperature sensor that works with the standard temperature reading utilities. So, he is likely reading the temperature of the HDD.

G4 Operating Temperature

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I use my G4 for Recording and have it in an ISO BOX.
The ISO BOX has cooling fans on the back to suck out the heat.
There is a temperature display on the front.
I saw that the Operating Temperature for the G4 is between 50 degrees and 95 degrees F.
When I have my G4 in the ISO BOX the G4 cooling fan goes into high gear and gets pretty loud like its working hard to cool itself. This is somewhere when the temperature is around 80-90 degrees F.
Is this a very bad thing to leave it running for long periods of time like 12 hours or will it be safe as long as the inside temperature of the box stays between 70 to 95 degrees F even with the G4 fan running hard?
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Hello! I doubt that the temperature is too high although heat is the killer of electronic devices. 95 degrees is the upper range of the operating temperature. The easiest way to reduce this (although not inexpensive) is to reduce the room temp. I have to run my air conditioning all year long because of my 8-10 computers all running 24/7/365. Tom

HD operating Temperature

Hello,
Another post regarding the heat. Sorry
I just received my macbook and it runs very hot. The link below states my hard drive operating temperature. I am just using the Internet and an email application and my HD temperature is 104 F or 40 C. For many out there running huge applications it might help because if your laptop reach or is even close to that temperature Apple will definitely need to resolved this issue.
http://www.seagate.com/cda/products/discsales/personal/family/0,1085,667,00.html
Close to or above your HD operating temperature there is 100% possibility that your hard drive fails, restarts or lock down. Look for your specific hard drive model. They should be in the same range.
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IBM laptop Windows XP Pro

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I have a 2.0 macbook pro. What about you?
Mine has reached 107.6 F or 42 C and I don't run any applications. I wonder what application I can use in order for me to test it.
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Operating temperatures on Macbook Pro 15" (Mid-2009)?

Hello people. I have a quick inquiry. I searched google and there were no definite answers regarding this issue, it's all a matter of opinion to many people. What is the safe range for operating temperatures for a 15" Macbook Pro (mid-2009)? Before having installed SMCFanControl, my temperatures ranged in the mid-high-60's (degrees Celsius) when doing intensive work (itunes, google chrome, playing CS: Source on Steam for Mac, Transmission).
After installing SMCFanControl and cranking up the fans to a 3700rpm my temp is now 43-46 degrees C. Is that at all normal/safe?
Sorry I'm just used to my old custom-built PC were my temps are in the mid-30's C. My MacPro 6-core is also about the same, mid-30's C.

I do not remember the exact specs, but if you go to Intel's web site you can look up the design specs for the mobile core-2-duo cpu's. They have a critical operating temp of 100 degrees centigrade (or very close to thereabouts, somewhere between 100 and 105 as I recall).
So, running at 60 degrees is well within the designed operating specs for the chips. My MBP routinely will get up to 80-85 degrees under intense load (number crunching in R for example) and it seems no worse for wear after nearly a year and half of such use.
Your MacPro has much larger cpu heat sinks (since it can) as well as a much larger volume of airflow past them. Even so, start pushing all your cores to 100% with some massively RAM intensive applications, and even it's temps will rise quite a bit (I used to see my work 8-core Xeon MacPro get up into the 70-80 degree range under really heavy load).
And, as mentioned, your machine has thermal shutdown features built into it and monitors several key components internally. Intel designs their mobile chips for higher thermal stress, and they also publish specs and guidelines for manufacturers to follow when installing them in their system designs (eg. air flow, heat sink specs and so forth).

Safe Temperature Range

I would like to know the safe temperature range for the mac mini. I have the idea to install one in a vehicle and would like to know if this is feasible. I live in Florida at the moment, but the car is tinted heavily and has a very effective sunshade in the windshield. I plan to return to Pennsylvania this coming winter, so the mini would see both cold and hot conditions. Is this safe for it or will it be damaged? Would this be covered by any warranty?

Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
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Temperature Range Of Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Northwood

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I have been trying to find out what the safe operating temperatures are for my Pentium 4 3.0 GHz Northwood Processor (Socket 478 µPGA 130nm).
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Having had a complete disaster a couple of years ago with my Mobo and Processor failing I am now very nervous regarding operating voltages and temperatures. Despite the system supposedly shutting down when the temperatures rise to a dangerous level it didn't so I am now monitoring my PC (including the Processor) using Speedfan.
Since having the Mobo and Processor replaced I find that the processor rarely exceeds 30-40 °C with perhaps the occasional "blip" to 50 in some rare circumstances so have Speedfan set to sound an alarm at >50°C. I have no doubt that this is a very conservative figure but without any specification for the working temperature range for this processor I chose what appeared to be my all time high. From what you are suggesting I could well increase this threshold quite considerably.
Speedfan appears to be operating quite accurately as it seems to agree with the readings I get from SiSandra.
A definitive Intel specification for the operating temperature for my processor would therefore be most useful.

N86 temperature range and battery charging

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I was wondering, can somebody tell me which is the working temperature range of the Nokia N86? I looked it up in the data sheet, in its manual, and it's nowhere to be found. I'm asking this because there are some damn chilly times over here (about -17 C) , and really don't wanna damage my phone.
Also, can the usb charging damage the phone's battery? I mean, I'm plugging and unplugging the USB cable pretty often, therefore the phone is "mini-charging" a lot, so to say. It's my first USB charging phone, until now I was used on charging the phone once a couple of days only, so I'm at least curious about it..
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Hi zomgdude
Nokia are strangely reticent about device operating temperatures but I think that I have seen -40 Centigrade to +85 Centigrade quoted as temperature testing range for devices, although what parametesr refers to a successful outcome are not made clear.
For an iPhone containing similar components storage environment is quoted as between -20º and 45º C and operating environment as between 0º and 35º C with either short battery life or thermal cutout expected at either end of quoted operating range as you might expect.
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