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Does the Xbox S have a fan?

All Xbox consoles are designed to ventilate air to keep them at an optimal temperature during use. Your console may feel hot around the vents, but this is normal. Hot air is being ventilated from the console to cool the interior.
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Does the Xbox Series S have cooling?

Cooling and Stand: The specially designed cooling fan is applied for the Xbox Series S console. The cooler fans with pair vertical stands will keep the host in a better thermal dissipation performance without overheating, prolong its lifespan. (NOT for Xbox one.)
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Does the Xbox S overheat?

Although the Xbox Series X|S has so many barriers in place to prevent overheating, it can still occur if you are gaming for many hours at a time or if any or all of the cooling mechanisms aren't able to work properly.
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Why is my Xbox Series S so loud?

Over time dust may build up in your Xbox One and clog the inlets and outlets, as these become blocked your Xbox fans will have to work harder to get fresh air in and out of the console. If you can see a build-up of dust through the holes in the back of the console, chances are the air channels inside are filthy.
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Does the Xbox Series S fan make noise?

It's so loud that it's louder then the game. I have to crank the volume to drown out the fan noise. By the way the fan noise is like a clicking fan noise.
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How do I know if my Xbox Series S is overheating?

Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles normally shut down to protect the system from overheating, you can tell a console shut down due to overheating because it will give you a warning the next time you turn it on.
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Should I be able to hear my Xbox fan?

There is a fan sound with the One X, it's completely normal. The only time the machine would be almost silent is playing none enhanced titles.
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Is Xbox Series S underpowered?

The Xbox Series S Is Underpowered

If you can only afford the Series S, you may be disappointed. It has less RAM and storage than the Series X, can only achieve 1440p as opposed to 4K, runs the processor slower, and only plays digital games.
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Why is the Xbox S so quiet?

It has a few holes on the side and top for vents. That's it. There are no sleek diagonal cutouts, tiny crevices you'll never be able to clean, or gaps in the chassis that will let dust easily sneak inside. Dust, believe it or not, can play a huge role in how quiet a console remains over its lifespan.
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Is the Xbox Series S fan silent?

The Series S, just like the Series X is designed to be quite, in normal gaming (even when play X|S optimised games) the Series S fan should not be audible. It should be pretty much silent. Have you changed the location of where your console is located? These consoles get warm (hot even), this is normal.
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How do I clean the dust out of my Xbox Series S?

Use a soft lint-free cloth (microfiber cloths work great) dampened with a little bit of mild soap and water, or premoistened disinfectant wipes. Clean every 3-6 months or whenever needed. Important Power off and disconnect your Xbox console from the wall before cleaning it.
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Where is the vent on Xbox Series S?

Xbox Series S doesn't use the same vertical cooling system as Xbox Series X, so you're looking at one bold black fan with side vents to draw air. It's key to leave room around the console from all angles, especially keeping that primary vent clear.
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How do I cool my Xbox Series S?

How to position and ventilate your Xbox console
  1. Place the console on a stable surface.
  2. Do not place the console on speakers or subwoofers.
  3. Place the console in a well-ventilated, relatively cool place and away from direct heat sources.
  4. Make sure the space around the console is uncluttered.
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Why is my Xbox Series S so laggy?

Network problems are the most common culprits of slow performance on next-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X|S. However, you should check if your console or any affected games need a software update. This is an excellent solution if you notice poor performance outside of online gameplay.
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What is the disadvantage of Xbox Series S?

Xbox Series S Cons:

Weaker GPU and less RAM than the Xbox One X. No disc drive. Limited to 1080p/1440p.
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Is it OK to leave Xbox Series S on?

As long as you want, as long as it's well ventilated and cool. If you want to have it turn off after 1 or 5 hours, you can do so in Settings.
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Is Xbox Series S good for gaming?

TechRadar Verdict

The Xbox Series S is a great entry point into new-gen gaming for those who have no qualms about buying games digitally or subscribing to Xbox Game Pass.
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Is Xbox Series S weaker than PS5?

Verdict. Out of the two consoles, the PS5 is the one to go for if performance is a priority for you. It features more storage space and a more powerful GPU, making it the better option in terms of graphics. However, the Xbox Series S should not be passed over just because it's not as powerful.
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Is Xbox Series S just as fast?

Processing and graphics

Both the Xbox Series X and Series S are powered by a custom AMD Zen 2 eight-core processor, but the Series X CPU runs at 3.8GHz per core (3.6GHz with multi-threading) and the Series S at 3.6GHz (3.4GHz with multi-threading).
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Is Xbox Series S weaker than PS4?

Across a variety of cross-gen software the Series S is in a much stronger position, delivering significantly more performant games than the enhanced last-gen consoles. With generational improvements in CPU speed and storage, the Series S has major fundamental advantages that eighth-gen consoles simply can't match.
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Is the Xbox fan always on?

Hi, Yes the fan will always been on, even in low power mode but you shouldn't be able to hear it. Also the machine will still be slightly warm to touch.
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Is it bad if my Xbox is loud?

Ever notice a loud noise coming from your Xbox®? It likely means your console's fan isn't working properly. That's bad for your console because a broken fan can cause your Xbox to overheat and lead to permanent damage.
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