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September 12, 2014 2:51:09 PM

So yea my PC recently doesn't perform as great as it used to,has serious issues handling uhm.. newer games or.. W7 in general so need to build entirely new PC ,my current PC as it is now:
1GB RAM (2 sticks)
intel pentium 4
geforce 6600 GT
40GB HDD

What I require from PC is to be able to handle browsing 2-3 tabs at once open,a bit photoshop,some 21st century games like Age of Empires II HD, HoMM IV, GTA III,Crimsonland,Diablo II,Civilization III:Complete,Chess 2,Expeditions:Conquistador etc.

One of the main reasons is the noise, my current PC definitely isn't the most silent and my wife is a bit (lightly said) senstive to sound ugh I wont get into details,the point is I need PC for entertainment and stuff without making noise.

PCs are yet a deep dark forest for me so yeah..I am considering a few parts atm. As far as I've found out till now best graphics card with only the heatsink currently in circulation is GT 730 4GB DDR3 the card(yea i know DDR5 is way better,but all those use fans) ,I am most likely fine with my current HDD (got lots of external storage) but uhm its wires might not fit new motherboard im getting etc,considering reusing the case too since even if id get new, I'd need one without any fancy stuff like fans,LEDs (hate em),fancy design or etc.. after all its just a box,if I'd have some metal plates i'd make one myself.just drilling the holes would be pain in the ass.

Undecided about processor, want the best possible which can endure without a fan.

As for how much I am willing to spend on the build..can be flexible,money isn't issue for me though id expect something in 100$-1500$ range

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September 12, 2014 3:07:26 PM

with $1000 you could easily get yourself a very good computer that would run much, much, faster and better than your current setup.

For sound dampening the main features that you want to get are:
1) a good cooling solution for your components, especially CPU
2) a solid case with sufficiently thick walls which is well-constructed
3) a PSU that will not be at anywhere near maximum load

I'm not personally a fan (ha, ha) of passive cooling. For example, I built a system using a BitFenix Prodigy and if you put it under your desk it's basically completely silent. A computer in a BitFenix Prodigy is like a Prius.
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September 12, 2014 3:09:31 PM

Check out websites like http://www.silentpcreview.com/

None of your current build can be used again . No current processors can fit your mb , no current memory will fit either .
Its also possible your hard drive is an older IDE model and that would mean it can not be connected to a newer motherboard either . If you could connect it you would not be able to boot from it without wiping it clean and reinstalling windows .

Do you have a budget in mind? Have you read the thread at the beginning of the systems forum about how to ask for advice ?
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September 12, 2014 3:14:34 PM

@entomber seems like you didn't get it.. I am by PC mainly in the night time, even with decent case sound isolation in an apartment without doors (except ones to the bathroom) noise is still very persistent and quite damn loud, I want complete silence,don't care how much it's gonna cost me,even if whole my case will have to be filled by heatsinks, I am up for it.
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September 12, 2014 3:16:28 PM

Outlander_04 said:
Check out websites like http://www.silentpcreview.com/

None of your current build can be used again . No current processors can fit your mb , no current memory will fit either .
Its also possible your hard drive is an older IDE model and that would mean it can not be connected to a newer motherboard either . If you could connect it you would not be able to boot from it without wiping it clean and reinstalling windows .

Do you have a budget in mind? Have you read the thread at the beginning of the systems forum about how to ask for advice ?


as i said money isn't issue,toss me the most efficient solution and I am up for it.
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September 12, 2014 3:20:35 PM

are your keyboard and mouse also completely devoid of sound when you use them?

Check out that website he linked, it's pretty good for your needs
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September 12, 2014 3:31:59 PM

I have a home theater pc that you cannot hear if you are more than 1 yard away . It has 4 fans .

Its a matter of choosing case , and fans and cpu cooler to be low noise . There will be air movement , but there will be no fans ramping up and down and creating huge noise .

Its important to know what you intend to use as a monitor . The format I suggested you look at helps others help you without them having to guess
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September 12, 2014 3:35:54 PM

why monitor matters here?
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September 12, 2014 3:50:17 PM

crag said:
why monitor matters here?



Because the graphics power you need is dependent on the resolution of your monitor , and the power supply you need is dependent on the graphics card


This is going to be very quiet , and reasonably powerful . The Graphics card is the weak point but it is the fastest fanless model available .
Personally I'd want to step that up to a gigabyte 750ti , and just turn the fans lower

The build might also need another case fan .
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mxzFCJ
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September 12, 2014 3:57:11 PM

Here's what I came up with
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Zalman FX100 CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus VANGUARD B85 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.89 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.81 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $800.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 18:54 EDT-0400

No fans in there you'll still need a few fans for circulation but I'd suggest Noctua or Corsair quiet editions. I also left off case (personal preference thing), optical drive and optical drive if wanted

dammit, wrong graphics card linked.. should be this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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September 12, 2014 4:01:34 PM

How far away is your computer from your wife when she sleeps? I doubt that you have to get a gpu with only heatsinks. My fans barely make any noise and you can't hear it outside of my room and barely inside my room. Mine isn't even optimized for noise. Just get a nice sturdy case, preferably one meant for silence. And get silent fans for your case and cpu. Maybe add a bit of foam inside the case.

Edit: Here is a great quiet case.

http://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Define-Cases-FD-CA...
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September 12, 2014 4:24:19 PM

I came up with this build. I looked up all the parts to make sure they're quiet. The gtx 760 is overkill for your needs, but don't you miss playing some new games? ;) 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.75 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($249.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($219.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 660W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1172.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 19:23 EDT-0400

Edit: You can buy some foam if it's still too loud.

Edit 2: Here is an example of some foam. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

You should really look at that silent pc site. You can even build a pc with no fans using a copper "foam"
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September 12, 2014 4:28:24 PM

Outlander_04 said:



Because the graphics power you need is dependent on the resolution of your monitor , and the power supply you need is dependent on the graphics card


This is going to be very quiet , and reasonably powerful . The Graphics card is the weak point but it is the fastest fanless model available .
Personally I'd want to step that up to a gigabyte 750ti , and just turn the fans lower

The build might also need another case fan .
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mxzFCJ


worst build I've ever seen,dear lord.. CPU- i3 matching performance of overclocked G3258, whole i3 chip line from the very beginning was a one big scam at insane pricetag of 152$.. no thanks,could get i5 for a few $ bonus but eh, with GT 730 it feels a bit unbalanced,fan is silent,but for the price I expect more, and as I said, only if heatsink only option is completelly impossible I may consider fan.basic case likely worth only half the price,ain't need very wide one,im not building a powerhouse with GT 730, you've read which games im gonna play, ain't need W8,nasty retailers keeps forcing people to buy it,cant find premade PCs without it in stores..ugh microsoft just cant face it that they screwed up with W8,they try to make it popular by force,well hell no, im sticking with W7 or even XP if needed,this isnt a touchscreen laptop,this is a serious PC.
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September 12, 2014 4:29:19 PM

C12Friedman said:
Here's what I came up with
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Zalman FX100 CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus VANGUARD B85 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.89 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.81 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GT 640 2GB Video Card ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series Fanless 460W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $800.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 18:54 EDT-0400

No fans in there you'll still need a few fans for circulation but I'd suggest Noctua or Corsair quiet editions. I also left off case (personal preference thing), optical drive and optical drive if wanted

dammit, wrong graphics card linked.. should be this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...


tyvm man, that GT 640 looks perfect for my needs! *hugs*
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September 12, 2014 4:32:20 PM

That gt 640 has a fan lol. If you're going to use fans, then just get a better gpu with quiet fans.
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September 12, 2014 4:33:09 PM

Teemi said:
I came up with this build. I looked up all the parts to make sure they're quiet. The gtx 760 is overkill for your needs, but don't you miss playing some new games? ;) 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.75 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($249.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($219.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 660W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1172.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 19:23 EDT-0400

Edit: You can buy some foam if it's still too loud.

Edit 2: Here is an example of some foam. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

You should really look at that silent pc site. You can even build a pc with no fans using a copper "foam"


hmm as i said games im expecting to play are Age of Empires II HD, HoMM IV, GTA III,Crimsonland,Diablo II,Civilization III:Complete,Chess 2,Expeditions:Conquistador ,correct me if im wrong, but the other guys suggested ASUS GT 640 2GB GDDR3 should handle em? means I also wont need most of that high end parts too, how much foam I need?
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September 12, 2014 4:35:06 PM

Teemi said:
That gt 640 has a fan lol. If you're going to use fans, then just get a better gpu with quiet fans.


the bottom linked one does not have a fan.
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September 12, 2014 4:38:14 PM

Yes, the gt 640 should handle them fine. It's really up to you. I just think that with your budget it's a shame to get such a low performance build and you might be missing out on some great new games. My build is just what I would do for a quiet pc that can play modern games and that isn't too expensive. Your pc is old and inefficient and hence very loud. I'm just saying that you might be able to get an almost silent pc without having to sacrifice too much. You can always do something crazy and unusual like using copper foam for cooling lol.
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September 12, 2014 4:38:36 PM

Entomber said:
Teemi said:
That gt 640 has a fan lol. If you're going to use fans, then just get a better gpu with quiet fans.


the bottom linked one does not have a fan.


Oh I c.
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September 12, 2014 4:43:58 PM

crag said:
Outlander_04 said:



Because the graphics power you need is dependent on the resolution of your monitor , and the power supply you need is dependent on the graphics card


This is going to be very quiet , and reasonably powerful . The Graphics card is the weak point but it is the fastest fanless model available .
Personally I'd want to step that up to a gigabyte 750ti , and just turn the fans lower

The build might also need another case fan .
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mxzFCJ


worst build I've ever seen,dear lord.. CPU- i3 matching performance of overclocked G3258, whole i3 chip line from the very beginning was a one big scam at insane pricetag of 152$.. no thanks,could get i5 for a few $ bonus but eh, with GT 730 it feels a bit unbalanced,fan is silent,but for the price I expect more, and as I said, only if heatsink only option is completelly impossible I may consider fan.basic case likely worth only half the price,ain't need very wide one,im not building a powerhouse with GT 730, you've read which games im gonna play, ain't need W8,nasty retailers keeps forcing people to buy it,cant find premade PCs without it in stores..ugh microsoft just cant face it that they screwed up with W8,they try to make it popular by force,well hell no, im sticking with W7 or even XP if needed,this isnt a touchscreen laptop,this is a serious PC.


If you want silence , you avoid heat . The i3 is the coolest running option available . Most of the games you mention wont be bottlenecked by an i3 . They will be chocked by the graphics card you suggested and which i included .
The cpu fan will probably never spin above minimum speeds except at boot , and will effectively be silent

Windows 8 is faster , faster to boot , supports modern hardware and adding a start button is as simple as downloading either start8 or Classic Shell . After that it can look and behave exactly like 7 , XP or even classic 98 if you wish .
You also get a better license that lets you re-use it in two more pc's . OEM7 is locked to the first mb .
There is no reason to even consider win7 at this point , and if you try running xp you will quickly find it was the dumbest thing you have done since marrying your sound intolerant wife

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September 12, 2014 4:55:01 PM

1. you need a case
2. you do realize that cooler has a fan
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September 12, 2014 5:01:43 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($401.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1075.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:01 EDT-0400
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September 12, 2014 5:03:23 PM

logainofhades said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($401.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1075.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:01 EDT-0400


He wants a silent pc
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September 12, 2014 5:06:08 PM

logainofhades said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($401.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1075.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:01 EDT-0400


...and why does everybody keep offering W8.1...ffs are you all secretly microsofts marketing agents or smth?
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September 12, 2014 5:07:58 PM

You want advice, but you don't listen when people give you their rational for their choices.
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September 12, 2014 5:09:00 PM

Entomber said:
1. you need a case
2. you do realize that cooler has a fan


I think my current case is reusable.. its just a metal box,with the foam as you or some other guy said we can increase its sound isolation

As for cooler,that fan is tiny and easily detachable from the rest of the cooler.
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September 12, 2014 5:11:24 PM

Teemi said:
You want advice, but you don't listen when people give you their rational for their choices.


I am listening,I was all the time, just using W8.1 wont make my PC any more silent,moreover it can harm my dignity as a touchscreen hating man ( W8 designed for touchscreens and we all know that)
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September 12, 2014 5:13:19 PM

Teemi said:
logainofhades said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($401.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1075.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:01 EDT-0400


He wants a silent pc



I don't see this system as being very loud. Corsair makes quality fans. Adding a Noctua heatsink would be a good idea for the CPU though. If really worried about noise, then change out the case fans for a pair of Noctua fans.

crag: No need to get all rude about OS. If you want win 7, just say so. Don't be a jerk about it. Win 8 was in my build because it was a build I already modified and posted for someone else.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($401.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm Fan ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm Fan ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1145.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:14 EDT-0400
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September 12, 2014 5:14:49 PM

logainofhades said:
Teemi said:
logainofhades said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($401.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1075.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:01 EDT-0400


He wants a silent pc



I don't see this system as being very loud. Corsair makes quality fans. Adding a Noctua heatsink would be a good idea for the CPU though. If really worried about noise, then change out the case fans for a pair of Noctua fans.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($401.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm Fan ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A FLX 120mm Fan ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1156.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 20:12 EDT-0400



I agree with you, and I made a build for him using all quiet parts. He still wants no fans...
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September 12, 2014 5:18:09 PM

The GT 640 is a horrible video card. While this system would be far better than what you have, it is very low end, by today's standards. Frankly you are being overly picky on the fans. Your system is old, fans back then sucked compared to quality ones today.
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September 12, 2014 5:28:22 PM

crag said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fgkgZL
tweaked a bit with lesser wattage fanless PSU and fanless heatsink for CPU,seems great


Are you going for the slowest PC you can get or what? I have a faster CPU in my 3yr old laptop. :lol: 
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September 12, 2014 5:29:03 PM

You should really listen to me and Logain about how modern parts really aren't that noisy especially if you get the quiet ones. With a build like yours you need to be careful about monitoring your temperatures making sure you don't fry any parts. Also your case has fans... My build is very similar to one that was build this year on the silent pc's forums. It's a solid silent build. You can lower the cpu to i3, the gpu to msi 750 ti, and go with your fanless psu if you want to save some money. That's all I have to say.

Edit: If you're going for quiet, you should get a keyboard and mouse that's designed for that.
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September 12, 2014 5:32:19 PM

Teemi said:
You should really listen to me and Logain about how modern parts really aren't that noisy especially if you get the quiet ones. With a build like yours you need to be careful about monitoring your temperatures making sure you don't fry any parts. Also your case has fans... My build is very similar to one that was build this year on the silent pc's forums. It's a solid silent build. You can lower the cpu to i3 and the gpu to msi 750 ti if you want to save some money. That's all I have to say.


i3 shittiest line of CPUs ever made,no doubt,rip off, even worse price/performance ratio than celeron and i7,im serious. but i get it, I feel that i picked a few a bit too pricy parts but hmm..aint sure build seems okay,no fans,no speakers,just deadly silence,ah.
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September 12, 2014 5:32:49 PM

yea any reccomendations on mouse and keyboard? no razer please xD
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September 12, 2014 5:38:10 PM

I'm just worried that your system is going to die from the lack of good coolers. That silverstone doesn't even have reviews.
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September 12, 2014 5:38:30 PM

crag said:

i3 shittiest line of CPUs ever made,no doubt,rip off, even worse price/performance ratio than celeron and i7,im serious. but i get it, I feel that i picked a few a bit too pricy parts but hmm..aint sure build seems okay,no fans,no speakers,just deadly silence,ah.


It is obvious you do not have a clue about hardware. The Haswell i3's are awesome chips and better than a Pentium G. :lol: 
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September 12, 2014 5:40:40 PM

Teemi said:
I'm just worried that your system is going to die from the lack of good coolers. That silverstone doesn't even have reviews.


logainofhades said:
crag said:

i3 shittiest line of CPUs ever made,no doubt,rip off, even worse price/performance ratio than celeron and i7,im serious. but i get it, I feel that i picked a few a bit too pricy parts but hmm..aint sure build seems okay,no fans,no speakers,just deadly silence,ah.


It is obvious you do not have a clue about hardware. The Haswell i3's are awesome chips and better than a Pentium G. :lol: 


ignored for praising i3's,seriously not nice,my youngest cousin got ripped off,nasty sales managers tricked him into buying i3 PC..ruened his childhood ,yea i3's may be slightly better than pentiums but price/performance ratio then again,pentiums own em,especially multiplier unlocked(not that im using that) G3258. As for i3 price range.. AMD FX and AMD athlon offers more for less. i3 got no place in our world,your infantile arguing and fighting over i3's honor doesn't have much point.
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September 12, 2014 5:44:27 PM

Teemi said:
I'm just worried that your system is going to die from the lack of good coolers. That silverstone doesn't even have reviews.


yea im worried about that too,usually quick at buyin stuff, now being careful.
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September 12, 2014 5:51:13 PM

crag said:

ignored for praising i3's,seriously not nice,my youngest cousin got ripped off,nasty sales managers tricked him into buying i3 PC..ruened his childhood ,yea i3's may be slightly better than pentiums but price/performance ratio then again,pentiums own em,especially multiplier unlocked(not that im using that) G3258. As for i3 price range.. AMD FX and AMD athlon offers more for less. i3 got no place in our world,your infantile arguing and fighting over i3's honor doesn't have much point.


Again, you do not have a clue. The haswell i3's beat even an FX 6300. Hell, in some games they even match or beat an FX 8350. :lol:  The pentium G suffers from frame rate variances that the i3 does not. Gen 1 i3's were not very good, but the Gen 4's are nice chips.
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September 13, 2014 11:37:56 AM

I realize that you are fixated on the no fans build and that you have a prejudice against the i3s, but if your build ends up not working for you, you might want to try this cheaper version of my quiet build. Like logain said, i3s have come a long way since they were first introduced. Most things in my build have been knocked down a notch and it should be even quieter because it uses a fanless psu. As for your current build, your case has fans. If your cooling inside is not good because you only use heatsinks, the case fans might speed up to compensate, and it won't be a quiet pc in the end. The build below is much more balanced even though it has fans.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($110.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.75 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($139.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 400W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $897.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 14:33 EDT-0400
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September 14, 2014 8:29:28 AM

just bought all parts nedded for 677$ ,tyvm everyone for the help,picked C12s answer since he showed the best in market heatsink cooled GPU,tyvm man
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