iSleipnir
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Because my computer IS my dedicated source, and because a quiet listening environment is always nice, in building my computer I have done everything I can to keep it as quiet as possible. I'm interested to see what components people are using and how they're using them/modding them to get the quietest case they can. Please list your parts and maybe an explanation of some of them or any upgrades you want. NOTE: I realize there are other forums for quiet computes like my guidebook SPCR but I want to see what people around here are using.
Here are the componets in my comp that make noise (or really help to supress it):
Lian-li PC-6070 case
2.8ghz processor w/ Thermaltake XP-120 heatsink and modded Nexus 120mm fan
80mm Nexus exhaust fan
Nexus 40xx 400watt PSU
2x Samsung Spinpoint HDD
Pioneer DVR-110D
The case is very quiet and dampened well. THere are betters like the Antec P180 but I like the look of mine. The heatsink I just got for christmas and I love! I can't even hear it running anymore. I had to mod the Nexus fan to fit but it was easy and worth it. The only thing I hear is the PSU which is in line to be replaced next with a lower watt psu probably from Seasonic.
I folded and routed all of my ide ribbon cables for best airflow (much better than rounded cabes. This is a fact not opinion. I'll post pictures if asked) And I plan to suspend the hdd with the operting system on it to get rid of an excess vibrations.
So: what is everyone else doing?
Here are the componets in my comp that make noise (or really help to supress it):
Lian-li PC-6070 case
2.8ghz processor w/ Thermaltake XP-120 heatsink and modded Nexus 120mm fan
80mm Nexus exhaust fan
Nexus 40xx 400watt PSU
2x Samsung Spinpoint HDD
Pioneer DVR-110D
The case is very quiet and dampened well. THere are betters like the Antec P180 but I like the look of mine. The heatsink I just got for christmas and I love! I can't even hear it running anymore. I had to mod the Nexus fan to fit but it was easy and worth it. The only thing I hear is the PSU which is in line to be replaced next with a lower watt psu probably from Seasonic.
I folded and routed all of my ide ribbon cables for best airflow (much better than rounded cabes. This is a fact not opinion. I'll post pictures if asked) And I plan to suspend the hdd with the operting system on it to get rid of an excess vibrations.
So: what is everyone else doing?