The normal noise level of the Nintendo Switch fan is around 25-30 decibels (dB), which is equivalent to a quiet library or a soft whisper. However, the fan can get louder when the console is under heavy load or when it's hot, which can reach levels of up to 50-60 dB. Mine do bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz slowly, but when the game start to push, the fan start to blow higher BZZZZZZZZZZZZZ like this V1 switch it's normal to hear the fans, and at this point probably normal to hear them loudly when playing demanding games. V2 and OLED you should barely hear the fans. Check the vents first —Dust and blocked airflow are the most common reasons a Switch fan gets loud. I FREAKED OUT thinking my precious console was dying! After dealing with this issue myself and helping my gaming buddies fix theirs, I've put. Use this guide when the Nintendo Switch gets unusually hot, the fan becomes louder than normal, or the system shuts down in handheld or docked mode. The Switch, for all its portability and charm, isn't exactly known for its silent operation.
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