Quiet cases?
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:19 am
I want something that contains the noise of my system as much as possible. I found some Antec cases for $120 which seems a bit much. Any suggestions?
Amazing case..
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:26 am
Antec P180B...
Amazing case..
Amazing case..
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:35 am
If a system allows good airflow it's going to allow noise to escape.
Best bet is to buy components for low-noise, such as a fanless motherboard, decent zalman CPU HSF, larger (120mm) ball-bearing 'quiet' case fans with variable speeds, cushioned hard drive bays, and line the case walls with acoustic cushioning material. Plus mounting every screw fitting you can with rubber o-rings helps too.
Best bet is to buy components for low-noise, such as a fanless motherboard, decent zalman CPU HSF, larger (120mm) ball-bearing 'quiet' case fans with variable speeds, cushioned hard drive bays, and line the case walls with acoustic cushioning material. Plus mounting every screw fitting you can with rubber o-rings helps too.
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:54 am
i agree with Foo, and i would like to add... the P180 has Acoustic Merterial built into the front, sides, top, and back..... just fyi
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:04 am
Yep, I've got the P180. Very annoyed that a week after I'd built my rig the brushed black alu version came out...AmIdYfReAk wrote:Antec P180B...
Amazing case..
But yes, an incredible case, for both keeping stuff cool and being quiet. The 120mm fans move lots of air very quietly.
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:30 am
My Thermaltake sounds like an airliner is taking off. I really need to look into getting quieter fans 
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:33 pm
I have a Sonata II with a dampening kit (heavy rubberized foam to attach to the inside). It's more or less completely silent.
The PSU that comes with it is crap though. I got a Seasonic S12 500W instead, and it's really quiet.
The PSU that comes with it is crap though. I got a Seasonic S12 500W instead, and it's really quiet.
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:59 pm
:icon14: My brother has this one. He also picked up that fanless Antec PSU and a Scythe Ninja fanless CPU heatsink. The combination makes his computer weigh a ton and a half but totally silent.AmIdYfReAk wrote:Antec P180B...
Amazing case..
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:42 pm
Yeah mine weighs about 15-20kg, luckily I dont shift it about much...