Worried about iMac temperature

My iMac's CPU temperature monitor sometimes goes up to 175˚ Fahrenheit, and stays at 140˚ Fahrenheit constantly. I'm worried about it. What is the average temperature for an iMac? Should I be worried at these temps? Is it damaging to be at these levels for an extended period of time?
Thanks for your help!
EDIT: Oops! I put this in the wrong forum. Could a mod please move it? Sorry...

Max, welcome to the discussions!
Mine stays around 150-150F also, depending on what I am doing. I wouldn't be concerned about that, bit 175F is pretty warm. Forunately, your Mac should shut itself down before any damage occurs.
You might want to open yours up and remove some dust and such it there is any around. Clear the vents also. Some people have reported that doing so has reduced their temps.

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Hello everyone.
Sorry to Bump this post, but I just got a new 24" iMac after 6 months with a Intel 17" iMac that gave me no problems whatsoever..
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