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		makapuf on May 15, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Completely Silent Computer Does it have fans? If not, what kind of noise is this ?

kkylin on May 15, 2018 | [–]

MBAs have fans, the 12" MacBook doesn't.

analog31 on May 15, 2018 | | [–]

Possibly inductors vibrating.

SmellyGeekBoy on May 16, 2018 | [–]

"Coil whine".

hobofan on May 16, 2018 | [–]

No, the sound comes mostly from the fans, which when at their maximum start to get loud.

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