Brand New Mac Pro Exhibits Jet Engine Fan Noise
I've finally taken the plunge and purchased the new Mac Pro 2.8 8 core machine. When I was filling out the registration info on first startup, the fan noise became extremely loud. Much louder than in the store or any computer I've ever owned, even more than a 9 inch steel regular external Wal-Mart fan I own. I finished filling out the registration information and shut down the computer. (Also, the the room thermometer indicates the ambient temperature is between 74 and 75 degrees.)
I've searched around and found that I should reset the SMC(?) by unplugging everything, waiting for about 15 seconds, then plugging everything back in and turning it back on. I unplugged everything for 5 minutes (did this procedure twice) then plugged it back in but with no success. The fan noise starts very shortly after turning the machine on. Is this something common with the new Mac Pros and is something I can fix on my end or does this sound like I got unlucky and received one that Apple will need to repair?
I haven't turned it back on for fear that it might cause any damage but I'm beyond excited to get everything under way as I'm typing this back on my Windows machine I'm upgrading from.
I do plan on contacting Apple directly once their support lines open again but thought I could get a headstart by asking everyone here.
Thanks in advance for any help and advice,
TR
2008 Mac Pro 2.8 8 Core