New iMac 27" seems VERY hot. - Democratic Underground

enough

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Fri Oct-01-10 04:23 PM
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New iMac 27" seems VERY hot.

Setting up a new computer for my 96-year-old father-in-law. He wanted the huge screen because he needs to have things super-big and bright to see well. He's very happy with it on first impression. But...

After a couple of hours of use, the computer is extremely hot. Much hotter than any of the many various Mac's I've used over the years. So hot that I find it hard to believe it's supposed to be this way. Anybody have any thoughts on this?

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Tikki

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Fri Oct-01-10 04:43 PM
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1. My newer iMAC 21" seems to get hot at times...

I've had it for 9 months and no heat related problems. I have always kept my
computers in line with open air, a fan or near a window, though.

Tikki
p.s. doesn't seem like it is hot all the time..

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struggle4progress

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Sun Oct-03-10 01:14 AM
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2. Brand new? Contact Apple and talk to them about it. Document the contact.

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alfredo

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Mon Oct-04-10 11:09 AM
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3. Demands on the system can heat up a computer.

Check Activity Monitor in Utilities to see if there is a process putting extra demands on the system.

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