Configuration Overview: MBP early 2011, 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, 16GB RAM, 750GB HDD, SuperDrive.
So, I've tried the recommended SMC reset multiple times and this seems to reduce the frequency and duration. But over time the noise returns. I fully understand that if CPU and GPU start working beyond idle, that heat is generated. Same can be said if local or network based IO kicks up, then HDD and to lesser degree the onboard NIC can kick off heat.
So, I have Click to Flash Safari Extension installed, and this has helped some. Recently put aside the Rain Design stand (passive cooling) in favor of a mesh based fan driven stand (active cooling). Again this has helped some.
Even with the above, fan noise kicks up and continues to be loud and annoying. I get reminded often by my wife how loud it is.
So, if anyone who has experienced this problem or knows of other workarounds, then please share.
Looking ahead to Mavericks, I presume it will come with a new EFI, SMC, and perhaps optimized or improved fan management algorithms. So, if any experience or ideas there, please do share.
So, I've tried the recommended SMC reset multiple times and this seems to reduce the frequency and duration. But over time the noise returns. I fully understand that if CPU and GPU start working beyond idle, that heat is generated. Same can be said if local or network based IO kicks up, then HDD and to lesser degree the onboard NIC can kick off heat.
So, I have Click to Flash Safari Extension installed, and this has helped some. Recently put aside the Rain Design stand (passive cooling) in favor of a mesh based fan driven stand (active cooling). Again this has helped some.
Even with the above, fan noise kicks up and continues to be loud and annoying. I get reminded often by my wife how loud it is.
So, if anyone who has experienced this problem or knows of other workarounds, then please share.
Looking ahead to Mavericks, I presume it will come with a new EFI, SMC, and perhaps optimized or improved fan management algorithms. So, if any experience or ideas there, please do share.