Worth it to replace PowerMac G5 with extremely noisy fans? Or tips for quieting the fans.?

Question

I have done just about everything I can think of to quiet my mac's fans and nothing I've tried has worked. Here is a list of things that I have tried:

1. Regular cleaning of the case and fans

2. Running the computer on Highest or Reduced (processor performance) to stop revving up and down. This didn't do much, also running the computer at reduced is basically cutting your processor performance in half and the whole reason I got this computer was so that it would be quick.

3. Looked into replacing the fans with quieter fans but only mac brand fans fit so there would be no change in volume.

4. Ran a Thermal Calibration at the Apple Store.

It's been 4 years now, and it is literally driving me insane. I'm thinking of replacing it with a PC that I build myself, so I won't be using OSX anymore. I don't want to run a hackintosh! I don't really want to give this computer up because I love using it. I just HATE the noise. I don't think all G5s are this loud! Please help!

Answer 1

Replace it with an Intel Mac. Then you can keep OS X but install Windows on a second partition if you need it.

You'll also discover why Apple dumped the PowerPC. The Intels are much better.

Answer 2

It seems like a lot of people have issues with their Powermac G5's fan being very loud, yet no one has a way to fix it. If there is just one fan that is making that much noise, just unplug it from the motherboard and run some tests to see if your computer can run without the fan on.

Answer 3

I think you could simply replace the fans with modern, quiet ones. Ask the folks at apple about simply replacing if you can. If you like OS X, just stay with Mac. Mac Users moving to Vista doesn't sound like a pleasant thing to me. If you move to Windows get XP because it is awesome. you may also consider waiting a year or two until Windows 7 comes out to avoid that Hellhole Vista OS.

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