But the V5 still has a cooling fan, and the fan on my unit while not especially loud was still noisier than many full-size desktops.

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Simply, well not super easy but still easy, install a fan on the inside of the unit.

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There's a second alternative: A growing number of New Yorkers are going for duct-free AC systems that involve a small, wall-mounted indoor fan powered by a separate outdoor unit the size of suitcase.

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The MicroNet is fast, but installing the bulky unit was a chore, and its cooling fan is noisy.

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