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MacBook Pro M4 is making strange noises (like a bird or screeching) while rendering

My new MacBook Pro M4 is making strange noises (like a bird or screeching) while rendering heavy effects on the timeline in the editing software. (I've already tried entering Safe Mode and working that way, but it doesn't help.)

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Nov 21, 2024 11:04 AM

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Nov 21, 2024 10:05 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

I think yes. It happens when I use a heavy plugin during video editing or 3D rendering. Especially loud sound when macbook is connected by type -C to the monitor from which it gets 65W charging. (Without it, it's audible, but less so). I also recorded it, so you can compare. Why didn't it happen on M1? Yeah on M1 he couldn't cope with those plugins, immediately turned on the fans. This one's only 40% to 45% loaded, but it's making this noise.


https://youtube.com/shorts/5rlfmJu8Ynk?si=9cjZDlTEeQ1HHSyc

MacBook Pro M4 is making strange noises (like a bird or screeching) while rendering

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