Is this the cable to keep the iMac cool? I was told to get a wire to connect to the fan so iMac or SSD doesn't overheat. Thanks.
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this is the cord that connects an SSD to the mac. SSD's do not overheat. there is no moving parts.
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No this is a cable to add an SSD to the iMac in addition to the regular HDD.
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no . this cable is the right cable for the 2nd drive SSD. has no wire to the fancontrol system firmware. you must install ssd fancontrol app. http://exirion.net/ssdfanctrl/ . BRGDS
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Hi! It worked perfectly on my imac 2010, without any other stuff (and the SSD nor the imac don't seem to overheat)
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Nope - this has nothing to do with cooling. It is data cable to connect additional SSD / HDD to iMac which did not have two disks by default. The cooling can be ensured with software like "macs fan control" - there is no need for any additional cables. Also if you are just adding SSD and not removing the original HDD the fans will continue working as specified by apple.
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No. This cable is only to install an additional SSD.To keep the iMac cool after the SSD you can buy and install called HDD fan control. Only $ 15.It works perfectly to keep the iMac cool with a low speed fan quietly.Hope this information helps.Tin
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First of all the installation of a SSD differs with the iMac's year.For example the additional installation of a SSD into an 27" iMac 2011 doesn't need any other cable.SSDs don't need particular cooling.This cable with "black and red" wires (on SATA-POWER-plug) transmits only the needed 5 volts for SSDs, not the also-12-volts for HDDs.Therefore you can only connect SSDs but no HDDs with it.
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The cable is made of carbon-strengthened steel. I'm sure there may be some bolt-cutter out there that could do the job, but not your ordinary bolt-cutter. I can't think of a safer solution other than locking your iMac up in a safe.
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Im not quite certain what you're asking here regarding 'the lower' and I'm not sure which wires you are referring to. It was my experience adding a second hard drive to a stock mac mini required the additional ribbon cable included with this SKU. Unlike other systems I've added drives to this does not use standard SATA cables and no additional cables were supplied. I hope this answers your question.
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You have to choos. Only one at time. But. This is realy good for run your OsX.Mi iMac 2014 run faster runing from ssd atached to it.
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On my imac does work perfect, I do backup games on it and it does the job. Just let you that the drive is noise, to me doesn't matter because I only turn it on when I am backing up some data, If you need the drive on all the time, You probable will not like the device. You could buy a quiet fan and replace, it is my recommendation, otherwise it is a very good burning drive.
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Not sure I can help. Works very well with MacBook Pro 9bought in 2012). Its plugged in all day...no overheating issues. Best of luck!
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I don't have an idea which region of Mac gets heated up. But I can say it should work, because the way that this cooler works is, it takes/absorbs the heat coming from the bottom of the laptop and does not allow the keyboard and laptop mouse region to become overheated. The laptop remains warm even if it was used for a long time and been busy with several things going on. Hope it works for you too.
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I have this model. I used to play games on Facebook with it and the graphics "heavy" games would cause the fan to come on. I downloaded a donation ware app title Macs Fan Controller that monitors the fan speed and processor temperature and give you the option to have the fan come on at a lower temp thereby reducing the heating issue. I am on here looking for a replacement because I dropped the MacBook and cracked the case. (BTW: the Macs Fan Controller works on any intel mac processor)
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Thanks for your response. I wanted to be sure that others were not having heat problems with this MAC before I placed an order. I am using the new MacBook and it works great no heat problems there. Robert
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Not enough info from you. What kind of cord is needed, firewire, usb or thunderbolt. I bought the thunderbolt for my new iMac which no longer has firewire.
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This monitor and the iMac have some common parts. Its believe the ethernet port is there because it was cheaper to manufacture one part instead of two.
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I really don't know. And I, too, wonder why you would want to use a fan in conjunction with an SSD.
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Im not a mac guy but i'd say if the screw size and wassame go for it. this fan is great you can change the postion of those fans if somehitng dont fit. worst case you send it back but try for sure, its either a 3 or 4 pin i cant remember.
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Yes. Any simple cable will do, but it comes with it. There is a USB port on the left side of the unit and another on the rear where the fan controls are. This thing really keeps a computer cool. And the lights are amazing! In the winter I only use the four small fans because my fan is placed on the left side of my laptop. On hot days I use both the center and perimeter fans.
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aloha teri,there is no a/c cord for the fan, but there is a 2.0 standard USB plug,which should fit any USB outlet on a computer it also has an additional outlet on the cord,so you dont lose any data ports. sincerely Todd, P.S. i am able to plug both the cooling fan and a small lighted x-mas tree, at the same time,into just one port.
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I have a Mac that doesn't have a fan. It's great in reducing heat on your lap.
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My experience is that the cable native to your zip must be used or it won't work. I tried connecting to my MacBookPro with a USB cable, and it would not work because of incompatibility. So I tried with my old iMac and it worked. Apprently, this didn't require a more, updated USB cable.