Mac mini 2018 bottom plate to remove for better airflow?
WEBMar 7, 2023 — A better solution would be an after-market fan that could move, say, 50% to 100% more air through the mini without using any additional fans outside the case. Practically, as others have noted, raising the case simply decreases the …
What is the airflow - for the '18 MacMini... - Apple Support …
WEBJan 9, 2021 — Air intake is on the bottom around the circular base. Exhaust is out the back. Secondary cooling uses the aluminum case as a radiator. It runs hotter/louder than a 2014 because the 2014 used a 28W laptop CPU while the 2018 has a 65W desktop CPU. (The 2012's had 45W CPUs).
Cooling solutions for the Mac minis? - MacRumors Forums
WEBNov 26, 2018 — Get your mini off your desk, so air can cool the bottom too. I use a a 6X6" block of half inch thick aluminum. The Mac runs much cooler now. Gold or copper slabs would work too, depending on...
Cooling solutions for the Mac minis? | Page 9 - MacRumors Forums
WEBNov 26, 2018 — So I don't think airflow, per se, is the issue. I think it is the ability to get that cool air across the heat sink/CPU that is limiting. Alternatively, we need a much faster fan, or one with a...
Mac mini M1 airflow : r/mac - Reddit
WEBJan 26, 2022 — How does the airflow of the Mac mini M1 work? Like it's obvious where the air is coming out but where does the air get….
How is the Fan / cooling system on the Mac Mini?
WEBNov 3, 2018 — In the world of house fans (air king etc), you can get more air with less noise by running two fans on low instead of one fan on high (of the same size). If that holds true in miniature, I would...
Where is the air inlet on a Mac mini (2018) for the cooling fan?
WEBSep 23, 2019 — The air inlet on the Mac Mini (2018) is located on the bottom. If you look closely at the circular plastic disc, you'll see that there's a gap between that and the metal part of the computer. This is the air inlet!
Description of airflow path. - Mac Mini Unibody - iFixit
WEBJun 17, 2010 — The air intake is around the black base where it (almost) meets with the case. It is not actually sealed up. You can remove the base, slide a piece of paper so it's inside and outside, close the cover and the paper slides right out.
Is it safe to stack Mac minis on top of each other?
WEBJan 22, 2020 — Don't put anything on top of your Mac mini or stack Mac minis on top of each other either. If your Mac mini is configured with AirPort or Bluetooth, you could hamper the signal strength since the antennas are located in the top of the computer.
Apple Mac mini (2018) – Full Review and Benchmarks - Tom's Guide
WEBMar 18, 2020 — It's also quiet. The Mac mini's larger fan lets it run slowly and silently, while still providing enough airflow for cooling.