M4 Mac mini gets hot during video editing while its fan stays silent
r/macminiJul 12, 2026 · 21h ago
An becomes noticeably hot during video editing when the room air conditioner is off, based on use. The case remains cool enough to touch, but the extra heat is clear.
No cooling fan noise can be heard while the is hot. It is not known whether this is normal heat under load or a problem.
Key points
The became hotter than usual during video editing.
Turning on the room air conditioner reduced the perceived heat.
The case stayed cool enough to touch.
The cooling fan could not be heard while the was hot.
There is no confirmation of either normal behavior or a fault.