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MisterMaya   06-25-2002 at 12:48:19 AM

Hi, I'm trying to figure out what the best ways are to cool a case while keeping it very, very quiet. Fan noise really bugs me - it'd be nice to be able to leave my PC on at night if I need to, without having lots of fan noise. I think water cooling might be a bit expensive for me, unless it's the only way to get things quiet in there. Looking for case layout suggestions, fan type/brand suggestions, as well as tricks and stuff.

I don't overclock (value my system stability far too much) so cooling isn't as much of an issue as it is for lots of people here.

thanks

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Arrow   06-25-2002 at 06:13:05 AM
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Start off by looking towards an Enermax power supply.

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upec   06-25-2002 at 12:34:41 PM
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I agree. Enermax PSUs are very quiet.

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Jake75   06-25-2002 at 02:35:06 PM
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I have an Enermax PSU, 2 fans for out/intake and one Thermaltake 7 (average 3800rpm).

Compared to my old P2 it´s like hearing a volcano erupt (slightly exaggerated)
And from what I´ve read my computer would classify as a silent one...well, I guess it is a matter of "taste" also.

However, at nights when you turn it off (yes, it happens) you suddenly realize what silence really is!

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sturm   06-25-2002 at 08:49:51 PM
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this idea coming from car audio. Dynamat! line the inside of ur case with it. it will help muffle the noise coming from inside the case. as far as the noise from the fans. try to get the same amount of air going in as whats coming out.

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MisterMaya   06-25-2002 at 11:45:49 PM
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thanks for the ideas, guys.
Anyone have fan brand or type suggestions? I'm limited to just what Radio Shack carries, in terms of things I can check out before I purchase. As far as ordering fans online, it'd be pretty much a blind (deaf?) purchase.

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camieabz   06-26-2002 at 12:48:54 AM
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Check out <A HREF="http://www.quietpc.com/index.html" target="_new">this</A> site for a decent range of products.

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Crashman   06-29-2002 at 01:30:25 AM
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I use a heavy plastic case.

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upec   06-29-2002 at 02:57:01 AM
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I use Panaflo fans. It is very quiet.

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cakecake   06-30-2002 at 12:10:16 PM
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Advice

Use dynamat--it helps reduce sound for me a lot
Beware of collective fan noise--a single 25db fan isn't too bad, but throw in 3 or 4 and it gets as loud as 40db
If using fans beware of case vibration--dynamat can only go so far, you may have to use rubber rings around your screws or (gasp) tape to stop things from rattling

Good Luck

Oh and one last thing, use fanmates, mine work like a charm (I'm like a walking advertisement for them)

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