realistic celeron expectations

[Axecaster]

For a while now, I've grown used to the operation of the JaS discs from 10.4.8 to 10.4.10 (with other update packages). I wanted to know if anyone compared fan performances on these distributions, and what might count as normal or incorrect fan response behavior.

 

The JaS disc seems fine at idle.... fans reduce, general noise and heat drop, etc. Everything revs up upon heavy load, but then calms back down.

 

I tried the XXX 10.4.11 rev2 disc to use the efi-guid/mbr features, but that resulted in constant fans (steady, not full blast) in both the notebook and desktop trials. Even at idle, the fans did not seem to calm down, especially by the first reboot after a cold boot.

 

Is this because of the non c2d processors (pentium D or celeron 4xx/5xx), or a kext conflict? It it just a matter of picking the correct kernel? Or is it just the difference between an efi vs non-efi system?

 

If this has already been covered and my searching failed me, please let me know.