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Cooling Mac Mini 2014

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Cooling Mac Mini 2014

diegodp

macrumors member

Original poster

Mar 15, 2020
My MacMini (Late 2014, 2.6 Ghz i5 - 8GB RAM 1600 DDR3 - Intel Iris 1536MB - SSD 480gb) especially on summer reaches high temperatures and I'd like to keep it cooler.
How could I solve?

MajorFubar

macrumors 65816
Oct 27, 2021 1,422 2,294 Lancashire UK
Check that the fan is still working.
Download an app like Fanny to manually control the fan
If you feel confident enough, replace the thermal paste which will be mostly turned to chalk after 8 years.
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diegodp

macrumors member

Original poster

Mar 15, 2020
Check that the fan is still working.
Download an app like Fanny to manually control the fan
If you feel confident enough, replace the thermal paste which will be mostly turned to chalk after 8 years.
Where could I find default or reference temperatures?

Heat_Fan89

macrumors 65816
Feb 23, 2016 1,463 1,626
My MacMini (Late 2014, 2.6 Ghz i5 - 8GB RAM 1600 DDR3 - Intel Iris 1536MB - SSD 480gb) especially on summer reaches high temperatures and I'd like to keep it cooler.
How could I solve?
I have a 2012 Mini and the temps are the same in 2022 as they were in 2013 when I bought it. Have you tried this utility? I have used it for years and it keeps my temps at reasonable levels. I set the fan at 3000 RPM. That’s all I do.

Kenny99

macrumors regular
Jan 28, 2018 ST. Louis, Mo.
YouTube will have videos on how to remove the bottom cover. A can of compressed air to clean out the Mini. Don’t over do the air. Add some rubber feet to the bottom to raise the Mini for better air flow.

bearcatrp

macrumors 68000
Sep 24, 2008 1,673 Boon Docks USA
Had to get a fan control for my 2010 mini. Run it at 50% now. Runs fine as long as the fans are high.

MajorFubar

macrumors 65816
Oct 27, 2021 1,422 2,294 Lancashire UK
Had to get a fan control for my 2010 mini. Run it at 50% now. Runs fine as long as the fans are high.
The thermal paste will be dryer than the sand on an Arabian's sandal, this is why you constantly need the fans on.
I have a 2012 Mini and the temps are the same in 2022 as they were in 2013 when I bought it. Have you tried this utility? I have used it for years and it keeps my temps at reasonable levels. I set the fan at 3000 RPM. That’s all I do.
I have the same mini, the fan speed is set to automatic and runs at 1800 most the time, don't see the point of setting it at 3000.

Heat_Fan89

macrumors 65816
Feb 23, 2016 1,463 1,626
I have the same mini, the fan speed is set to automatic and runs at 1800 most the time, don't see the point of setting it at 3000.
I happen to live in a hot and humid climate and 1800 RPM's is much too low as the Mini temps start to climb and the aluminum case starts to get really warm, borderline hot. It's been that way since day one. So 3000 RPM's works best for me. If 1800 RPM's does the trick for you then that's great.

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