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Post #3 by beachycove
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryHardware
Post DateMon, 5 Mar 2012 - 01:27
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/pm-g5-quad-little-problem.24885/
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I don't have a Quad, alas, but have worked with three dual G5s and still use one daily and another several times a week.

A handful of ideas/ responses:

1. Different temperatures are normal, but high fan speed may be a sign of coolant leakage. Are there any other odd behaviours? Have you had a good look around in there? Is there a sackful of dust clogging the airways (this DOES happen with the G5s)?

2. What are the temperature peaks when running hard? D/L Temperature Monitor (free) to, well, monitor the temps.

3. What is the energy system preference set on, Highest, Auto or Reduced? Adjustments here can make a big difference.

4. The CPU cooling system may need to be serviced and/or recalibrated with the relevant Service Diagnostics software.

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