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hoxley

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Jan 19, 2011
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It would be interesting to hear reports of the fan noise in the two 15 inch 2011 MBPs, and if there is any differences between the two models.

Some questions I have are:

Is it mostly graphics intensive processes that increase fan noise?
does disabling the "switching" so that the on board intel graphics isn't used reduce fan noise?

Temp measurements / Fan Noise reports would be great to have for using various common applications. FCP, Adobe CS5, Logic (preferably with processor intensive Plugs like Ivory, Kontakt, Spectrasonics).

I am personally not really concerned regarded noise during gaming, but I am sure other might be.

thanks
 
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