I need a silent build by the end of the week! - Overclock.net

blade007 · 06-04-08

Can someone help me build a silent computer, using the quietest parts, and the quietest computer case out there, I plan on ordering the parts tonight

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Budget: Under $1000
For: Casual Gaming, Work, General, Some OC

Current Build:
PSU: Enermax EMD425AWT MODU82+ 425W
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12P Ultra Silent CPU Cooler
Vid Card: 8800gt w/ Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 Rev 2 + Turbo Fans
Case: Antec P180 Mini
Mobo:ASUS P5K-VM mATX
Hard Drive: Seagate 500GB 7200.11
RAM: 4x Crucial Rendition 1GB 1X1GB PC2-5300 DDR2-667 240PIN DIMM Memory
Disc Drive: Pioneer DVR-215DBK

phospholipid · 06-04-08

Say no to :SilenX

Quietest PSU :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817379003
[Trust me, I started a thread on it and Johnny Guru said it was one of the best]
Quietest fans: http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/noctu...120mm-fan.html
NF-P12's, move 55CFM at 19 DB, i own a couple and yes they truly are that quiet,
I use to have Scythe s-flex and they were no where near as quiet.
Heatsink: http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/noctu...pu-cooler.html
once again, i did a lot of research into it, and it performs on par with the TRUE,
I was able to get to 3.2 ghz with a e6400 @ 43 degrees load. AND ITS SUPER QUIET.
Case: Debatable, I'd say the P180 or the CM690 for the price, but if you wanted to,
you could drop some series cash on a case for it to be quiet.

Your GPU is gonna be one of the loudest things, you might want to invest in the accellero, or a thermal right heatsink for your GPU, depending on which video card you get.

blade007 · 06-04-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by phospholipid

Say no to :SilenX

Quietest PSU :http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817379003
[Trust me, I started a thread on it and Johnny Guru said it was one of the best]
Quietest fans: http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/noctu...120mm-fan.html
NF-P12's, move 55CFM at 19 DB, i own a couple and yes they truly are that quiet,
I use to have Scythe s-flex and they were no where near as quiet.
Heatsink: http://www.heatsinkfactory.com/noctu...pu-cooler.html
once again, i did a lot of research into it, and it performs on par with the TRUE,
I was able to get to 3.2 ghz with a e6400 @ 43 degrees load. AND ITS SUPER QUIET.
Case: Debatable, I'd say the P180 or the CM690 for the price, but if you wanted to,
you could drop some series cash on a case for it to be quiet.

Your GPU is gonna be one of the loudest things, you might want to invest in the accellero, or a thermal right heatsink for your GPU, depending on which video card you get.

thx, as for the vid card, i plan on getting the ones that have a heatsink on it instead of a fan

h33b · 06-04-08

Be careful with a passively cooled graphics card, especially if you want to game. You will want at least some air passing by that card to keep it going.

nolimits882000 · 06-04-08

which video card are you going to get?

blade007 · 06-04-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolimits882000

which video card are you going to get?

no idea, but i prefer one with a heatsink/heatpipe to keep noise level down, what would you recommend

phospholipid · 06-04-08

Quote:

Originally Posted by blade007

thx, as for the vid card, i plan on getting the ones that have a heatsink on it instead of a fan

how much can you spend? is this for gamin, or just work?
are you gonna oc at all?

nolimits882000 · 06-04-08

what's your budget?

DuckieHo · 06-04-08

Don't get a video card with a passive HSF. Just get a normal one and get a aftermarket Thermalright HSF. They are larger and better suited for a low-speed fan or passive.

Manyak · 06-04-08

how much do you want to spend and what are you going to use it for?

if its just low powered stuff you can get away with everything passive, not a single fan in the PSU or case.

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