24" (2009) fan noise.

[kssod]

My new imac does not seem as quiet as my old 20" 1st gen intel imac. I hear a faint intermittent clicking from the fan I think. Nothing like the loud whoosh the older imac fans would make. I've reset the SMU and it helps but then comes back. any others with similar noise.

2.93 24" imac with GT 130 video, latest addition to the collection

 

[Eidorian]

That description sounds more like the hard drive noise.

I'd use iStat and monitor your fan speed and see if it varies intermittently.

 

[Omni Geno]

That description sounds more like the hard drive noise..

Agreed. Clicking can mean very bad things for your hard drive.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Thats my problem.