J4125 CPU temps (whiney fan)

[Soogs]

Thinking about unplugging the fan in this mini pc I have.
This units fan kicks in sometimes even when idle. its not loud but its super whiney and i can hear it even with over the ear headphones on.
i've tried running the unit on its side as some other owners have suggested but it's even more annoying as the fans kick in and out more often.

Should I risk unplugging the fan? at what point is it point would you plug the fan back in?

Thanks

Every 2.0s: sensors PVE3-HomeLab: Wed Aug 10 17:18:17 2022

coretemp-isa-0000
Adapter: ISA adapter
Package id 0: +65.0°C (high = +105.0°C, crit = +105.0°C)
Core 0: +65.0°C (high = +105.0°C, crit = +105.0°C)
Core 1: +65.0°C (high = +105.0°C, crit = +105.0°C)
Core 2: +65.0°C (high = +105.0°C, crit = +105.0°C)
Core 3: +65.0°C (high = +105.0°C, crit = +105.0°C)

acpitz-acpi-0
Adapter: ACPI interface
temp1: +60.0°C (crit = +95.0°C)

iwlwifi_1-virtual-0
Adapter: Virtual device

 

[Soogs]

I've gona ahead and unplugged the fan.

temps are steady @ 75c

proxmox
1 vm running
2 containers running

1core @100% running folding at home

The system is never going to be pushed harder than this so im quite happy at this point.

 

[Glanza]

What size fan is it? I'd be tempted to replace it with something that runs quiet like a Noctua.

 

[Soogs]

What size fan is it? I'd be tempted to replace it with something that runs quiet like a Noctua.

its a 30mm embedded fan which i dont think ill be able to replace and theres zero headroom space so i think any replacement is still going to be whiney
do you think 75c is too hot for this?
I'll try popping the lid off and see if that brings it down a bit

 

[mickyflinn]

Cpu temps of 75c is fine imo.

 

[Soogs]

Cpu temps of 75c is fine imo.

ive checked the intel info page for this cpu and feel happy it tops out at 105c so happy days and no more whining fan

 

[Cyber-Mav]

Mod fan cable with resistor or get premade cable to run it slower?