Silent PC Setup

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by goldfries, Aug 29, 2008.

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  1. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Before and after... :mrgreen:

    Replaced with an Evercool high speed fan.
     

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    Chai, Nov 22, 2008
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  2. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    I'm planning on plugging the fan directly to my motherboard though, then set the fan speed so that it pushes the same CFM as the old fan used to :)

    No worries, I've opened a few power supplies in the past and I was extra careful :thumb:
     
    Zenphic, Nov 23, 2008
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  3. g0tanks

    g0tanks Newbie

    I have not found the need yet to replace my PSU fan :)
     
    g0tanks, Nov 23, 2008
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  4. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    When you'll want a silent computer, you'll find a reason to replace it :thumb:
     
    Zenphic, Nov 23, 2008
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  5. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    That is not entirely advisable because PSU generates more heat when it's at load, I don't think you have time to keep monitoring on that.
     
    Chai, Nov 23, 2008
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  6. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    My Earthwatts 380W never hikes up its fan speed though, even when running some benchmarks. I bet my system is pulling less than 130W :think:
     
    Zenphic, Nov 24, 2008
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  7. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Judging by your specs, maybe less than 180W. That could be possible.

    My system is really quiet now after the PSU fan swap. The next loudest items are actually the 3 low speed 120mm fans cooling the radiator. If I drop the voltage to 5V, I think it's almost silent, even if your ear is next to the casing. :mrgreen:
     
    Chai, Nov 24, 2008
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