Agreed, I've done this on my older cars in the past when I got such a noise (admittedly much easier to access than the Boxster) and it usually turned out to be dry bearings in either the alternator or water pump.
Although it could be something more sinister... So I'd avoid running the car until you can check it out and be sure.
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