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My mission to a "virtually-silent" computer is finally completed

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Lifer
Hi there,
ok, here are my steps:

1. Ordered a Barracuda IV, which is IMO absolutely silent (you can see my previous harddisks in my rig).
2. Ordered a 80x80 Papst 8412NGL 12dbA Fan from Frozen-Silicon.
3. Ordered a 60x60 16.1 dbA Adda Fan from Phamcomputer.
4. Replaced the fan in my Heihachi PSU with the Papst fan.
5. Replaced the Barracuda IV with my previous harddisks.
6. Replaced the GlobalWin Fan with the Adda Fan.

The result is amazing. It's really absolutely quiet, and I think the Adda Fan is the "loudest" thing in my rig. I can only recommend this procedure to all who want a nearly-silent computer. I think right now, I could sleep with my computer running during the night.

If you have any questions, just ask.
 
Dunbar:
It depends. I was lucky. I could only open the PSU and replace the fan, but I also encounterd PSU, which you couldn't open. (there weren't screws, but these "permanent things", which makes it impossible to open the PSU)
 
I can sleep through a noisy computer. Though my ceiling fan puts out slightly more noise.
 


<< Dunbar:
It depends. I was lucky. I could only open the PSU and replace the fan, but I also encounterd PSU, which you couldn't open. (there weren't screws, but these "permanent things", which makes it impossible to open the PSU) >>



Ok, I can't tell if you're sarcastic, or just didn't know...but those are rivets (sp?).
 


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<< Dunbar:
It depends. I was lucky. I could only open the PSU and replace the fan, but I also encounterd PSU, which you couldn't open. (there weren't screws, but these "permanent things", which makes it impossible to open the PSU) >>



Ok, I can't tell if you're sarcastic, or just didn't know...but those are rivets (sp?). >>



My native language isn't English.
 
Glad you're happy with your quiet system!

But after using my "silent" computer for a while, I found that I got used to it and now it doesn't seem as silent as it once did. Now, I wanna get rid of the noise that the wind makes but unfortunately, it's not worth the risk of removing ALL my fans.
 
Hey Shmorq,
oh well, I'm also considering to replace the Adda Fan, with my second Papst 8412NGL Fan... I have to buy an adapter though.... but these would be about as silent as possible.... I think I'll try it one day.... then I would only have 2x12dbA Fans, and the Barracuda IV, and again, the Cuda is really silent IMO.
 
The 80mm to 60mm adaptor is a great idea, but I don't think even a sound freak can tell the difference between 16dBA and 12Ba.🙂 (I think you or someone else mentioned that about 20dBa was the noise floor...)

Gotta love the Cuda IV. While some people bash it because of it's average benchmark performance, the significance of this drive is that it's as quiet as the quitest 5400RPM drives.
 
Shmorq:
I mean I can hear my 16.1dbA Fan, but I can't hear the 12dbA Fan, that's why I thought that might be an idea. The Cuda IV is a good drive, not perfect performer, but it's sooooooooo quiet.... ah, sometimes I really think my computer isn't working when I can't hear the voice of my harddisk 😉
 


<< Hi there,
ok, here are my steps:

1. Ordered a Barracuda IV, which is IMO absolutely silent (you can see my previous harddisks in my rig).
2. Ordered a 80x80 Papst 8412NGL 12dbA Fan from Frozen-Silicon.
3. Ordered a 60x60 16.1 dbA Adda Fan from Phamcomputer.
4. Replaced the fan in my Heihachi PSU with the Papst fan.
5. Replaced the Barracuda IV with my previous harddisks.
6. Replaced the GlobalWin Fan with the Adda Fan.

The result is amazing. It's really absolutely quiet, and I think the Adda Fan is the "loudest" thing in my rig. I can only recommend this procedure to all who want a nearly-silent computer. I think right now, I could sleep with my computer running during the night.

If you have any questions, just ask. >>



If that fan is giving you trouble, try hanging it instead of mounting it. What I mean is hang the fan with bike tube rubber like rubber bands. Hanging fans dont have the vibration mounted fans do.
 
Is this "virtually silent" computer the same one listed in your rig? I really want to quiet down my comp too, but I overclock so I kinda need some circulation. Right now, I have a delta fan on my cpu heatsink and I think that's the thing that really puts out a lot of noise. But I'm afraid if I go with a weaker fan, I'll reduce my OCing capabilities.
 
Shaka:
nope, I have to update my rig.... take a loot at Gizzo's Fan Page.... there you can find all the Fans.

Texmaster:
It's the fan on the Heatsink..... but maybe I can give it a try. Thanx for the tip.
 


<< Shaka:
nope, I have to update my rig.... take a loot at Gizzo's Fan Page.... there you can find all the Fans.

Texmaster:
It's the fan on the Heatsink..... but maybe I can give it a try. Thanx for the tip. >>



Oh on the chip? lol never mind. I only did it for blowholes. 7 120mm fans can get kind loud 😀
 


<< Oh on the chip? lol never mind. I only did it for blowholes. 7 120mm fans can get kind loud 😀 >>



LOL... yeah, just a little bit loud 😉
 


<< How do you replace the fan inside the PSU? I thought they are soldered on. >>



Nope, mine had screws. Maybe a sign for a low-quality PSU? 😉
 
How do you replace the fan inside the PSU? I thought they are soldered on.

You cut the wires between the fan and the circuit board, pull the old fan off, mount the new fan, and solder those wires to the ones going to the circuitry.
 
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