1. Pagemakers

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    Whenever I run Parallels (MacBook and Leopard) the fan on my MacBook goes crazy sometimes. It just runs as fast as hell.

    Is this another Leopard bug or an issue with parallels?
     
  2. timbuk3

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    Same thing for me... Parallels 3.0 - build 5584, OS X 10.4.10, MacBook Pro 2.33 Ghz w/ 3GB RAM
     
  3. Eru Ithildur

    Eru Ithildur Forum Maven

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    What's your CPU usage at?
     
  4. pschuler

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    I just upgraded to build 5584 today and noticed the same issue with the runaway fan on my MacPro. CPU usage did not appear to be high -- Activity Monitor showed low bars in the CPU usage histogram. I'm on a different computer right now and can't check exact numbers.
     
  5. Pagemakers

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    Even after Mac update 10.5.2 the fan still goes crazy occasionally when using Parallels.
     
  6. Pagemakers

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    Just started Parallels on my MBA and within 3 seconds the fans are running at 6900rpm (previously 2500rpm). My MBA is now warm and I am not doing anything on Windows.

    CPU idle = 94%
    CPU Temp = 51C
    Fan 6900rpm.

    This must be a Parallels bug. Widows is not making my laptop work THAT hard.
     
  7. Eru Ithildur

    Eru Ithildur Forum Maven

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    Strange, your CPU is only at 6%, which is what I would expect it to be at. There must be something else contributing to your fans. Have you taken it by a computer store to have them look at it?
     
  8. Pagemakers

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    The fans only really come on when I start Parallels. They start to speed up within about 3-7 seconds of Parallels starting.

    Any other users (particularly MacBook Air) having the same issue?
     
  9. Killerbob

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    Hi,

    I am having the exact thing happening when I start up my Parallels 5.0.9220, with Vista. The heat on the CPU goes to 100 degrees, and the fans are maxing out. The second I turn off Parallels, it all goes back to normal.

    KB
     

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