Anybody ever try using accoustic dampening material?

[HeroOfPellinor]

I'm considering trying this, but the warnings that come with the dampening material say that using it can increase case temps. Just wondering how much of a difference there is in heat. How much of that difference could be counter-balanced by adding a faster louder fan?

Thanks.

 

[FlowerMan]

Sound dampening materials only cause heat to build up when your case airflow is shoddy. In all of my cases, I've designed the airflow layout to be good regardless of what may be on the sides of the cases. Heat can only build up if it gets the chance to build up

I recommend a tar-based material like Dynamat or B-quiet. Sonex foam is good too.

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

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[SinfulWeeper]

Originally posted by: FlowerMan
Sound dampening materials only cause heat to build up when your case airflow is shoddy. In all of my cases, I've designed the airflow layout to be good regardless of what may be on the sides of the cases. Heat can only build up if it gets the chance to build up

I recommend a tar-based material like Dynamat or B-quiet. Sonex foam is good too.

I concur

 

[Syclone4]

I don't know if this could be an alternative choice, but there's something called a paxmate from Akasa that dampens noise. Its an absorbtion pad that you can cut to fit and has adhessive tape.

 

[tallest1]

Originally posted by: SinfulWeeper

Originally posted by: FlowerMan
Sound dampening materials only cause heat to build up when your case airflow is shoddy. In all of my cases, I've designed the airflow layout to be good regardless of what may be on the sides of the cases. Heat can only build up if it gets the chance to build up

I recommend a tar-based material like Dynamat or B-quiet. Sonex foam is good too.

I concur

Ditto. I use Akasa

 

[cheapgoose]

it's on sale at svc for 12 bucks.