Mac Mini 2018 + Pro Tools 2021 Fan Noise

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Hi All,

I bought a fully maxxed out 2018 Mac Mini last year. It's an extremely fast and powerful machine but have noticed that with the system usage (in PT) rating at around 58-65% the fan goes noticeably full on. There's plenty of overhead in all the cores, only 20% of the memory used and the SSD is running ar around 2-5% so In my eyes this should not be happening.

Is this just the ay Pro Tools codes things? Logic is noticeably quieter. I have elevated the Mac mini woth some Iso acoustic stands so that there is airflow all around it and only have one SSD plugged in via usb-c and only the bare minimum connections to keep the load light.

I also checked for dust in the fan and it seems pretty clear. Does anyone have any techniques to deal with this? I've read about apps to control the fan but that sounds like it could damage the computer in the long run.

I saw the SPEED mini coolin base but wonder whether anyone has tried it? https://www.speed-designs.com/speed-...i-cooling-base

I would have to import to the UK and returns would be tricky after Brexit etc if it doesn't make a difference.

Anyone had similar issues?

Thanks
Iwan