So, are the new PowerMacs quiet?

Too bad the low end isn't a dual processor machine. :p

The dual 1.25 do sound more than a G4/400. As reported elsevere it has a distinct pitch not ,undefiend humming or woshing sound, rather a lower midrange drone. If I remember the pitch of " A" correctly at 440 Hz it should be in the 250-500 Hz range ( I might be totaly of on this as I have not listened to test tones since 199 or 1998)

I do not like it , but it is far better than the nerve grating high pitched sound of some hard disks :)

My PC is quieter than my SlowSilver(tm)...it the fact :(

[quote]Originally posted by Fran441:
<strong>Too bad the low end isn't a dual processor machine. :p </strong><hr></blockquote>

Not really. For people like me, who don't need a dualie but would still like to be able to choose their own monitor, it's just right.

My dual 1.25 (not the middle of the latest Power Macs, the former top-of-line, before they made an effort at quietness) has undergone xlr8yourmac.com's fan replacement surgery.

But even before that procedure, my Power Mac couldn't have been as bad as some units must be from the complaints I've seen. Still, having been used to a TiBook as my main system before with Power Mac, it's certainly not whisper quiet, and I'd like it to be quieter.

The eMac sharing my home office is, and was, much louder.

Even though I did my own power supply fan replacement, I'm eager to see how Apple's new fan-swap plan goes. I've sent in my $20, and shipments were supposed to start on March 10th. Even if the new power supply isn't quieter than my modified power supply, I'll be getting a new CPU fan too, something that I haven't replaced yet.

[quote]Originally posted by AugustWest:
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I'm not aware of the fan replacement program-- where can I find out more?</strong><hr></blockquote>

<a href="https://depot.info.apple.com/generic/index.html" target="_blank">https://depot.info.apple.com/generic/index.html</A>

[quote]Originally posted by AugustWest:
<strong>Thanks for the info--

You guys/gals are always so damn on top of things!
:p </strong><hr></blockquote>

Actually, it was frontpage news on all mac sites about 2-3 weeks ago.. ;)

some help for you guys :)

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excellent service..i just bought
2 of the nexus 300w power supplies

for hdd's go with the seagate baracudda

open your powermacs & see what fans its has
& if the site above stocks it..

you will wind up with a silent pc/mac :)

Originally posted by Eugene
Open up a 2x1.42 GHz machine sometime and hear the fan start roaring...

Actually my brother's dual 1.42ghz he just received yesterday is really quiet!