| Need help with building a silent PC I haven't built a computer in close to 7 years. I've had my present computer (a Dell) for almost 3 years now and I'm looking to replace it. I haven't been keeping up with components so I have no idea what to look for when buying the parts I need to build a silent PC. Here's what I do know though. I know I want the following:
Intel Core Duo 2 processor
2GB RAM
250GB + Hard Drive (silent)
High end video card
I mainly use the computer for programming and using Microsoft Flight Simulator.
What cases/fans/psu should I consider? If this has been asked before then please accept my apology and I will do a search.
I've been considering an imac since they are so quiet but I think I want a little more power and upgradability. The macs are super quiet and that's what I'm looking for. My current Dell sounds like a jet plane taking off.
Thanks for the help! |
|
|
|
 usa2kBlessedPremium,MVM
join:2003-01-26
Canton, MI
kudos:3
 ·VOIPo
 ·WOW Internet and..
| This is a great forum and all, and I don't want to get off course from the topic ...... but I wonder what hardware is noisy these days?
7 years ago most were noisy - most PCs off-the-shelf are whisper quiet now. My wifes, new dell at work - I had to look for lights when the screen blacked out. It was silent.
I guess for people to offer a fully authoritative opinion, they would have to max the PC's resources. (to be sure)
***** designmojo  , please  me if you don't want this ****
--
Jim -- USA2K
SEE: REBEKAH
VoIP since 12/2002, Packet8 since 12/2006. Vonage as backup. |
|
| reply to designmojo
I bought a computer from the guys at www.endpcnoise.com, and it is very very quiet...hard drive is the noisest part and that is very quiet.
ANyhow, you can at least get an idea from their site what components they are using, and they do have some completely fanless options. |
|
| I'm a huge fan of Antec cases these days |
|
 nukleuzPremium
join:2006-07-23
Columbia, MD | E6600
2GB corsair ram
500gb seagate sata 2
evga 8800gtx-90 day upgrade option
lian li case v1000b
lite on sata DVD burner
Enermax liberty 620w-pretty silent
If you are not going to be overclocking too high then you can use the stock cooler up to 3ghz
You should be ok with this setup on newegg.com
--
cpu:quadcore qx6700
video card:evga 8800gtx
mobo:asus striker extreme
ram:2gb dominator pc2 8500c5d
monitor:24" dell ultrasharp
psu:620w enermax infinity |
|
usa2kBlessedPremium,MVM
join:2003-01-26
Canton, MI
kudos:3 | reply to designmojo
I am impressed with the silence and energy efficiency of this power supply.
»www.newegg.com/product/product.a···17371002 |
|
nukleuzPremium
join:2006-07-23
Columbia, MD
1 edit | i actually did it for you on the egg
»secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wis···eExist=N |
|
