anyone ever try using memory foam for sound insulation?

[zephyrprime]

It seems to me that memory foam should be an effective sound insulator. It's peculiar elastic properties should make it very good at dampening acoustic vibrations. Plus, it's cheap on a per square foot basis when bought from some internet places; much cheaper than pricey sound dampening kits made specifically for PCs. Anyone ever try it?

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Foam is like THE last step in a quiet PC. You can read about it over at http://www.silentpcreview.com/

I have a NeXus sound damping kit here I'll probably never use. PM me if interested..about $40 shipped in the lower 48.


...Galvanized

 

[zephyrprime]

Yeah, I've read that article before.

There are some other things I could do to quiet down my case like dampening the HDs but I haven't want to do stuff like that because of concern for raising temps. My drives are in removeable racks for convenience and air flow in those isn't very good even though they have a built in fan.

I could get a new case but I don't want to go to the expense and bother.

 

[Zepper]

I use rope caulk for damping case panels. It's not pretty, but it works. Just wipe the surfaces you want to apply it to down with alcohol so it will stick better. It's cheap and available anywhere. I just keep applying random lengths in random patterns until I get what I want. It'll damp ringy panels and help with vibrattion noise transfer.
. Cheap and available in any hardware, walmart, home improvement store - common brand names are Mortite and FrostKing (same company) - in the winterizing section.

.bh.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: Zepper
I use rope caulk for damping case panels. It's not pretty, but it works. Just wipe the surfaces you want to apply it to down with alcohol so it will stick better. It's cheap and available anywhere. I just keep applying random lengths in random patterns until I get what I want. It'll damp ringy panels and help with vibrattion noise transfer.
. Cheap and available in any hardware, walmart, home improvement store - common brand names are Mortite and FrostKing (same company) - in the winterizing section.

.bh.

I think if you apply it in a very thin, uniform layer and then apply a thin aluminum or steel panel on top, the treatment will be even more effective.