Are Intel iMacs louder than G5 iMacs?

[ceruleanventure]

This is a odd question, but are Intel macs louder than previous macs? I just recieved an Intel iMac as a replacement for my dead iMac G5 and both myself and my family has noticed a loud sound (Sounds like a needle playing on an old record player) which is coming from the iMac. My first iMac was very quiet, however when I start using the new iMac this odd sound keeps happening. Is this normal? I am just worried that this scratching sound might by evidence of something breaking down. Also the sound is a lot louder when under Windows XP. Thanks for the help!


PS: the sound is loud enough to be picked up on the internal microphone, however I don't know how to link the file to Macrumors.

 

[furious]

it could be a broken internal speaker

call apple

 

[Nermal]

That's not normal. My Intel is MUCH quieter than my old G5 (it's almost silent, whereas I got the nickname "Air Force One" when playing games online on my G5 due to the mic picking up the fan noise).

 

[jsw]

Agreed. The Intel iMac should be silent - well, virtually so. I cannot hear mine from more than a few inches away.

 

[LillieDesigns]

I'm on my Intel iMac right now and can't hear a thing. I love this machine!