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Anonymous   02-01-2002 at 10:47:59 PM

Last year, I built a Pentium 4 computer. For case and PS, I went with a PowerPC and Cooling Mid-Tower case (which I just love) and their Turbo-Cool 350 ATX/ATX12V.

Now, according to PC Power and Cooling's website, this PS generates 48db of noise. While I don't pretend to understand what that means, I can tell you that it is really, really loud. At least it is to me.

So, two questions:

1. Has anyone else had one of these PS? If so was it also loud?

2. What PS, hopefully somewhat quiet, would you recommend?


Thanks!

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Anonymous   02-01-2002 at 11:07:15 PM
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By the way, I have never switched out a PS before. Pretty easy?

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camieabz   02-02-2002 at 03:14:22 AM
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Very easy job. Its in the top 3 easiest jobs in fact.

Four screws usually fix it to the case and you just unplug all power leads from devices, fans and mobo. The hardest part is remembering how many devices were plugged in. So make a list if you need to.

48Db is quite loud. I say that by knowing rather than by you telling me.

Look <A HREF="http://www.quietpc.com/psu.html" target="_new">here</A> for a good quiet PSU. Its 300W and its rated as "less than 26DbA".

I have one, plus other quietpc products, and my system is soft and gentle on the ears.

BTW that site is so decent that they provide an installation <A HREF="http://www.quietpc.com/psuinstall.html" target="_new">guide.</A>

Enjoy!

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upec   02-02-2002 at 07:02:39 PM
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PC Power and Cooling makes good and expansive PSUs. I would not replace the PSU. Maybe you should just change the fan in the PSU but it will void the warranty.

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Anonymous   02-02-2002 at 07:45:38 PM
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Well, on the advice of a friend, I called PC Power and Cooling and for $15.00, they will replace the fan in the power supply with a quiter one.

Agent69

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AMD_Man   02-03-2002 at 02:36:15 PM
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Hmm, if you want a more permanent approach, I'd look at the Enermax Whisper PSUs. I have a 430W Enermax Whisper and I can't hear it at all above my 7000RPM Delta fan, hehe.

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upec   02-03-2002 at 07:06:23 PM
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PC power and cooling make gerat PSU. They also sell quiet PSU. They PSU have been consider the best for a long time. The only reason I switch to Enermax is that PC power and cooling PSU are a lot more expensive than the Enermax PSU.

The only thing in the PSU that is making noise is the fan. There is no reason to replace the PSU with Enermax one. You just need to replace the fan which is pretty easy.

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zpyrd   02-04-2002 at 01:17:14 AM
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Quote :

I have a 430W Enermax Whisper and I can't hear it at all above my 7000RPM Delta fan, hehe.


ROFLOL ' :smile: '


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AMD_Man   02-04-2002 at 02:57:03 AM
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ROFLOL ''


Hehe, all my fans are so-called "quiet" low-speed fans except my screaming 7000RPM Delta.

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OldBear   02-04-2002 at 03:27:58 AM
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Sorry. You are gonna have to type in all caps and bold for us to hear you.

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AMD_Man   02-04-2002 at 04:08:54 AM
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Hehe, it' not that bad. After 6 months, I've gotten used to it. In fact, I have the computer in my bedroom and I can sleep through the noise!

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OldBear   02-04-2002 at 04:25:00 AM
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My hearing was damaged in the rangers but didn't know till later.



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