Are constant 90-105 C spike temperatures normal?
Hi there :)
I’ve bought used MacBook 13 2015 - I’ve opened it up - definitely someone was messing with up inside.
I’ve put new thermal paste right away on CPU and GPU as Apple NEVER puts it on GPU - I’ve even added thermal pat to GPU only as I think there is gap between heatsink and die.
I’ve installed MacFanControl app as always and when I do some simple tasks like opening my iCloud informations in settings temperature on “CPU PECI” in MacFanControl spikes sometimes to 105C - while opening new tab with website in is MINIMUM 90C…… for few seconds then back to average 40C
I know about all CPU temps spikes but not like so massive and for so many seconds.
And I would not complain if I would not own MacBook Air 2014 - with exactly the same thermal paste and same MacFanControl settings where I just have like 60C MAX spikes and for much shorter time.
Partially I would suspect my applying that thermal pad on GPU increasing CPU temp (and increasing GPU speed as no GPU throttling as better cooling) - but still - why no such a temp spikes on MacBook Air - it still have similar Turbo Speeds.
Thank You for help - it would be great to confirm with person who has same model and have same or similar app installed to confirm temp spikes.
Update (08/11/2020)
Here it is - but different app
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Sadly this app doesn't show us the heat pipe exhaust temps (see pic in my answer)
door Dan
ok - that is weird - I've installed that app and those Exhaust Pipe temps are about 30C - I've set to automatic Fan Control - fan speed dropped to 0 RPM and even under load - with ±100C they increase their temp by 1 or 2C - even when fan 0 RPM
door Bart
Lets drop the MacsFanControl app and just use the TG Pro. It offers turbo mode which is all you really need. With the full version you can log the temps so over time see what is happening. A few days worth of data should be enough to aim us on what's behind this.
door Dan