- May 21, 2002
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Hello,
I'm thinking about getting an AMD XP (2000+) and I would prefer a quiet system. I'm looking at a quiet PS (350 or 430W Enermax or Antec - whichever is available), and Seagate Barracuda HD. The problem is the HSF. I'm not going to OC the chip and the temps around here can get to 30°C (room temp). Here are my questions:
Is the stock AMD HSF quiet and reliable?
Any experience with the Volcano 7CU+ (which speed setting works for you)?
Any experience with the Antec (or similar model) cooler?
Any other suggestion(s) for a quiet system?
I realize I can't get absolute silence, and it won't be too much of an issue when I game. However, when I'm doing 2D stuff I would like a relatively silent machine.
Thanks.
I'm thinking about getting an AMD XP (2000+) and I would prefer a quiet system. I'm looking at a quiet PS (350 or 430W Enermax or Antec - whichever is available), and Seagate Barracuda HD. The problem is the HSF. I'm not going to OC the chip and the temps around here can get to 30°C (room temp). Here are my questions:
Is the stock AMD HSF quiet and reliable?
Any experience with the Volcano 7CU+ (which speed setting works for you)?
Any experience with the Antec (or similar model) cooler?
Any other suggestion(s) for a quiet system?
I realize I can't get absolute silence, and it won't be too much of an issue when I game. However, when I'm doing 2D stuff I would like a relatively silent machine.
Thanks.