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Posted by creativepart (A) on February 22, 2008 at 13:13:08

In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by Andy Mack on February 22, 2008 at 12:57:37

Mine is the Intel Mini, but it's the "slower" one I think 1.66 mhz core duo. Do you think that could be it?

The faster processor might need more cooling.

• RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - Andy Mack 13:22:34 02/22/08 (7)
  In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by creativepart on February 22, 2008 at 13:13:08

  Thats my best guess so far. Although it seems to be activity that triggers it, rather than the actual presence of heat.
  
  
  does anyone know of a way to manually slow the fan, or maybe the processor, down? (obviously i would carefully monitor)
  
  Would disabling one of the processor cores do it, or is this just not a good idea? (i know its possible, but wouldnt really know where to start anyway!!)
  
  knew i should have built myself a fanless mini-itx and saved myself the hassle! :D ;)
  
  

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  • RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - creativepart 15:29:13 02/22/08 (6)
    In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by Andy Mack on February 22, 2008 at 13:22:34

    The Mini's a great little music server. Head to the Apple store and talk to one of their "geniuses" there. Maybe they can help you. Maybe, you can test out other Mini's there and see if they do the same thing as yours.

    Who knows... maybe your's is defective?

    I'm a PC guy and my Mini is my first Mac. I'm very happy with it. Mind you it does NOTHING but play my music files.

    I ripped 800 CDs in Apple lossless to a 320 gig external drive and it works great in my system -- it feeds a Benchmark Dac 1 USB dac and I've actually boxed up all of my CDs in alphabetical order and put them in the attic.

    I use my Turntable or my Mini to play music while I work. They both sound great (I like my vinyl better though truth be told).
    
    

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    • RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - modena 19:03:19 02/22/08 (5)
      In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by creativepart on February 22, 2008 at 15:29:13

      Have you installed extra RAM in the mini?
      
      

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      • RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - creativepart 20:53:19 02/22/08 (4)
        In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by modena on February 22, 2008 at 19:03:19

        I have a gig in mine. It came with 512 megs and I had it upgraded before it was shipped to me.
        
        

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        • RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - modena 03:16:09 02/23/08 (3)
          In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by creativepart on February 22, 2008 at 20:53:19

          Don't know if that's the case... BUT
          after installing 2GBs of RAM in my Intel Mini, the fans remained always on, because a wire was not connected back, after opening the case. It was the thermal sensor connector.
          
          
          
          

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          • RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - Andy Mack 04:20:44 02/23/08 (2)
            In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by modena on February 23, 2008 at 03:16:09

            Thanks,
            
            I haven't opened the case- was going to have a look, but it would seem that any loose connections cause the fan to be always on. It already has 1gb RAM,- as the graphics shares the min memory does anyone think this might solve the problem?
            
            i'm considering buying an early mac mini off eBay to try some things- if it works for what i want to do without the noise then i could sell this one.
            
            

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            • RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - Joeinid 07:49:39 02/23/08 (0)
              In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by Andy Mack on February 23, 2008 at 04:20:44

              Hi,
              
              I have a mini with 2 gig ram and 2 GHz core 2 duo. I did not notice it until you mentioned it, but my fan does ramp up a little when I open itunes. It also increases a little more using full screen coverflow. The mini is a little away from my listening position so it's not an issue while listening to the music but right next to it, it seems a little loud. I have to say that the mini or any mac for that matter, for me, works the best. I've tried 4 various pc's from powerful desktops to laptops and would invariably get ticks or pops with all the pc's using xp or vista (I've tried to reduce all non-essential processes). Not even one hiccup with any mac I've used. No issues whatsoever. I do have to admit that audio from a vista machine did sound pretty good. One thing that I bought that seems to help the mini keep cooler is a Mac Mini Filter Stand from power support USA. It raises it up and keeps the dust out.
              
              http://www.powersupportusa.com/products/macmini/mm22.php
              
              
              Joe
              
              

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            • RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini - Joeinid 07:47:02 02/23/08 (0)
              In Reply to: RE: iTunes and noisy mac mini posted by Andy Mack on February 23, 2008 at 04:20:44

              Hi,
              
              I have a mini with 2 gig ram and 2 GHz core 2 duo. I did not notice it until you mentioned it, but my fan does ramp up a little when I open itunes. It also increases a little more using full screen coverflow. The mini is a little away from my listening position so it's not an issue while listening to the music but right next to it, it seems a little loud. I have to say that the mini or any mac for that matter, for me, works the best. I've tried 4 various pc's from powerful desktops to laptops and would invariably get ticks or pops with all the pc's using xp or vista (I've tried to reduce all non-essential processes). Not even one hiccup with any mac I've used. No issues whatsoever. I do have to admit that audio from a vista machine did sound pretty good. One thing that I bought that seems to help the mini keep cooler is a Mac Mini Filter Stand from power support USA. It raises it up and keeps the dust out.
              
              http://www.powersupportusa.com/products/macmini/mm22.php
              
              
              Joe
              
              

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