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    Dell Mini 9 - does it suffer from the dreaded CPU whine?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by amcg01, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. amcg01

    amcg01 Notebook Guru

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    Hi. I've got very, very good hearing and had to send back an M1330 because of the CPU whine when running from the battery. :(

    Can anybody tell me if CPU whine is an issue for the Mini 9?
     
    amcg01, Oct 28, 2008
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I believe the atom processors do not have whine unlike some C2D models.
     
    X2P, Oct 28, 2008
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  3. own3d

    own3d Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe a mini 12 would be better when they're released for US and europe in november if you liked the m1330 but not the whine.
     
    own3d, Oct 28, 2008
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    cmarcho Notebook Consultant

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    I've had my mini in very quiet situations and there is absolutely no noise at all. That's what I love most about the mini... no fans, no noises, and I don't hear any cpu whine.
     
    cmarcho, Oct 28, 2008
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  5. amcg01

    amcg01 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks folks. Sounds good!
     
    amcg01, Oct 28, 2008
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