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Posted by modena (A) on February 23, 2008 at 03:16:09

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.

• 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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