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Computer Silence, How to Make PC Quiet even Silent.
A Guide To Silencing a Computer & Keeping it Cool and Quiet...
Which Quiet CPU Cooler is Right For Me?
CPU COOLING:
1. Proper computer cooling begins with choosing an adequate CPU Heatsink.
See our Quiet CPU Coolers Page for Quiet CPU Cooler that fits your design.
Just arrived highest performance CPU Heatsink: >> Themalright Venomous X CPU Heatsink... Pred up with a quiet fan it makes a
lethal yet, steal weapon... and can combat and prevail aginst even the most demanding processor against heat issues.
Depending on the situation Our favorite Quiet CPU cooler for AMD AMD 2 and AMD 2 plus and Intel Socket LGA 775 is the
Noctua NH-U12P Quiet CPU Cooler because it is noiseless @ 12 dba yet has offers the best CPU cooling performance available
when compared to all other offerings. This cooler can also be set up for a push pull dual fan design for Overclocking CPU
Processor and BIOS Setup on Front side bus frequency for overclocking applications is the process of forcing a computer
component to run at a higher than the stock timing.
If you are using one of the new Intel i7 Core processors CPU for the Socket 1366 Here is the best 1366 CPU heatsink
Available... The all new Noctua NH-U12P SE Special Edition Socket 1366 Quiet CPU Cooler.
When weight or space is a concern the Noctua NH-C12P Quiet Low Profile CPU Cooler s an excellent CPU fan for small form
factor cases and covers Intel Socket LGA 775 as well as AMD AMD 2 and AMD 2 PLUS.
If you are using Intel's new i7 Core Processor CPU Socket 1366 Nexus manufactures a Quiet CPU Cooler extremely low profile
as well as very quiet named the Nexus LOW-7000 1366 Quiet CPU Cooler. The LOW-7000 1366 CPU heatsink provides adequate
performance but is not an overclocking heatsink such as a Ncotua. While it will provide higher performance than your stock
cooler this cooler is not designed for overclockers in mind. We hope to bto see Noctua offer there low profile NH-C12P soon for
Socket 1366 CPU cooling applications.
Solutions for Quiet Server and work stations:
If your looking for a quiet solution for your AMD Opteron or Intel Xeon server Noctua has a fix for you. Noctua offers High
performance as well as quiet a-like solutions for both AMD with there new Opteron Socket F 120mm cooling fan CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-U12DO. And a lower profile solution the baby brother Noctua NH-U9DO Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler for AMD Dual Opteron -
Socket F. Dual motherboard processor set up's are also capable with these new outstanding CPU coolers.
Noctua did not forget about Intel and offers the same cooler with a Xeon bolt through mounting mechanism and dual processor
set ups have never been easier. Check out the Noctua NH-U12DX Xeon CPU Heatsink - 120mm Version. A smaller tower is also
available with Vortex 92mm fan for space issues.
Check out the Noctua NH-U9DX CPU Heatsink - 92mm Version...
Who says overclocking your Xeon processor is not possible. "And Quietly." For 1366 Xeon Socket processor chechk out
the all new Noctua NH-U12DX 1366 Xeon Quiet CPU Cooler - Workstations & Servers: For Intel Xeon 5500 (LGA1366).
About Noctua Brand and why we recommend Noctua Products?
Noctua brand is clearly the best balance between the highest performance CPU Heatsink and cooling fans the market has to
offer Yet Very Quiet. For small form factor cases the Noctua Low Profile CPU cooler creates a great wind tunnel effect and cools
down the motherboard Chipset ram memory with its huge 120mm fan facing down covering a enormous surface area with heat
pipe like rippled fins for advance cooling design. Weather its low profile applications or large Tower coolers large PC cases
Noctua provides the hands down best Quiet Performance cooling case fans, CPU Coolers and Chipset cooler available.
100% Hands Down Highest Peformance CPU Heatsinks & Coolers:
There are a few other heatsinks to consider by the Manufacture Thermalright when in search of the best CPU cooler for your
system. Hail to the KING baby... For best temps the Thermalright True Black ULTRA-120 Extreme and Thermalright AXP-140 HTPC Low
Profile CPU Heatsink. For 1366 Socket Processor Check out the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 1366 RT CPU Cooler (Revision C).
OTHER COOLING RECOMMENDATIONS
VGA COOLING:
We have two recommendations the Thermalright Fanless solution HR-03, HR-03 PLUS & HR-03 GT. A 92mm fan can be added for
extra EXTREME cooling performance. And now the all new Thermalright T-RAD capable of cooling even the most extreme Video
Card as well as accommodating dual 92mm fans or a 120mm fan.
The other option is the Zalman dual heat pipe low profile cooler VF900-C It includes a 80mm fan witch can run at variable speed
modes Noiseless, Quiet and Performance. For the Higher performance user we recommend the PURE COPPER 4 HEAT PIPES
& 100 HEAT FINS VF1000.
For SILENT VGA Cooling:
Zalman VNF100 is the newest and most sophisticated silent heat pipe video card cooler on the market
CHIPSET COOLING:
Thermalright's versatile Silent Fanless Chipset cooler this is the highest performance cooler and thanks to its unique design the
HR-05-IFX SLI it is also suitable for SLI configurations. The other choice we would be the Thermalright HR-05-IFX nickel plated
copper for ANTI-Corosion and has a 80mm fan option for extra cooling.
SLI CHIPSET COOLING:
For SLI Configurations when space between the video cards is an issue we recommend the Thermalright HR-05-IFX SLI NB Heat
pipe Chipset cooler witch also allows a optional 80mm fan for extra cooling.
BGA COOLING:
Zalmans RHS Low profile RAM Sinks always do the job without an issue.
Silver Adhesive can be used instead of the thermal tape for added performance "NOTE ONLY EXPERTS PLEASE."
COMPUTER RAM COOLING
Ram cooling is something that has long been overlooked but its an important factor for a stable quiet PC keeping in mind that
quiet PC's tend to run a bit hotter than regular PC's
The Thermalright HR-07 DUO L Heatpipe Ram Cooler & HR-07 DUO H provides the absolute greatest ram cooling performance
available with the latest Heatpipe to heat-fin technology. With a option for a 92mm fan for EXTREME cooling situations.
If you are looking for a less drastic approach we recommend the NEXUS HXR-5500 single Heatpipe Heat spreaders the all copper
Heatpipe with aluminum heat spreaders provide excellent performance without space issues.
Witch thermal interface material Is Right For Me?
THERMAL COMPOUND:
When it comes to thermal solutions there are Manny choices however! Cooling and performance, we recommend quality thermal
compound when attaching CPU heatsinks. Or heatsinks in general. The best most widely used thermal compound by enthusiast
is AS5, Arctic Silver NO 5. For good performance yet NON Conductive we recommend CERAMIQUE thermal paste By Arctic Silver
as well. And don't forget to use an excellent surface cleaner & purifier such as ArctiClean By Arctic Silver. This is an important
process that is Manny times overlooked cleaning and purifying a heatsink properly will ensure better temperatures through
proper heat transfer and the Longevity of compound thus reducing maintenance and avoiding corrosion associated with cooper
heatsinks.
New Break Through In Thermal Compound
There has now been a new break through in thermal interface material while Arctic Silver is still and excellent choice for those
looking to squeeze every last drop of performance out of there heatsink, cooler check out IC7 Diamond Thermal Compound. Made
from crush Diamonds Inovations Cooling IC7 out-performs and achives Silver by as much as 5 degrees lower temp's.
EXHAUST FAN:
3. If your PC is pushing the heat threshold, use a rear exhaust case fan. We recommend an exhaust fan because airflow that is
produced from an exhaust fan is much greater than that which is produced by an intake fan, and can also be noticeably quieter.
Because heat rises and because the power supply, CPU, and north bridge Chipset produce so much heat (all centrally located
by the rear exhaust fan), it is recommended that the exhaust fan be placed in the rear, just below the power supply. This
improves computer airflow around these essential components (PSU, CPU, and north bridge Chipset).
EXHAUST FAN COMPUTER COOLING:
For extra exhaust cooling we recommend the Antec cyclone DUAL slot exhaust cooler it has a variable speed switch for low,
medium and high performance this is the only quiet slot cooler available in the market today it especially allows you to cool
down a hot component like Video Card while assisting to cool your PC case as well.
Which Quiet Computer Fan Is Right For Me?
COOLING FANS:
As you can see from the computer cooling diagram to the right, the idea behind a rear exhaust case fan is the creation of a
"wind tunnel" in your computer just over the CPU and north bridge Chipset. We recommend the quietest case fans available,
the Noctua fans for use with quiet computers. It is not only the absolute quietest case fan available it's downright Noiseless.
Also as of December. 17 2006 Finally available Exclusively at Acoustic PC Noctua SSO-Bearing Fans with Sound-Optimized Blade
Geometry.
These amazing Noctua fans are only available in 80mm 92mm and 120mm sizes further more these fans may very well be the
best computer fans ever designed. Revolutionary straight blade design for increased CFM air pressure resistance and noise
reduction as well as new improved ultra quiet as well as long lasting motor SSO-Bearing
"Words to Describe these Computer Fans" By Acoustic PC
These fans are a real treat for a silent \ quiet computing enthusiast, Silence is golden but these fans are amazing not only are
they silent but the performance is excellent the Noctua fans have a true dB(a) decibel rating - measured in an anechoic
chambers using ISO standards. This is one instance where the case fan's decibel ratings and performance haven't been
understated by the manufacturer. Noctua fans in our opinion have set the standard under which all other fans are judged by.
Thanks to their Unique straight blade design that actually scoops up globs of air with out making a sound and high quality
magnetic levitation motor.
Top Pick Quiet Case Cooling Fan:
We cannot leave out are favorites long life DUSTPROOF Fans. Proven reliability under extreme heat and quiet AcoustiFan
synthetic oil ingresses, in capsuled motor for less motor noise and Dust Proof Technology as well as Double ball bearings for
Durability 6.85 Years Approx.
Witch Power Supply is right for me?
QUIET POWER SUPPLY:
Our favorite QUIET power supply's is hands down Seasonic's X Series Ultra-Quiet Power Supplies. World Quietest Power Supply 16
Dba Even Under 50% load! The very first full 100% modular multi-output ATX, high-wattage power supply that has ever obtained
the 80PLUS® Gold certification is introduced by Seasonic, this coveted power supply is named “X” and is initially offered in a
650 Watt and 750 watt versions to fulfill computer enthusiasts’ need for an ultimate power source. Featuring a patent pending
design of “DC Connector Module with Integrated VRM”, the Seasonic X Series power supply is set to achieve both near-perfect
DC to DC conversion and fully modularized design without compromising efficiency. After a long wait, finally there is a product
that delivers the complete package, ultra-high efficiency, greatly improved dynamic response, and customizable cable
arrangement that is tailored to meet any individual’s needs. As a leading provider of silent power supply, Seasonic this time
around delivers a true breakthrough solution for thermal and noise management. The X Series adopts a clever “Hybrid Silent
Fan Control” design, which offers three distinct operation modes, fanless mode, silent mode, and cooling mode. The X
automatically adjusts fan mode and speed according to the ambient temperature level.
Review: JonnyGURU Recommended No Cons.
Silent Power Supply:
If your absolutely trying to combat loudness to a achieve a completely Noiseless computing, recording or home Theater PC
environment we have found a solution for you. We have rigorously tested silent power supplies and no silent (PSU) power sup
[ply unit can even come close to this hgh-end unit named Night-Jar. While silent power supplies have there limitation and that's
why you should be extremely picky and not skimp when in search for silence the Night-Jar is the only unit high quality unit
available on the market winning an impressive 80 Plus Bronze award. A power supply is the stability of your system and must
have an Active PFC power correction providing clean power so it does not fry out a component as well as 80 PLUS BRONZE
certification. The Night -jar is extremely robust and weighs about 12 Pounds due to its all aluminum extrusion body to help
dissipate heat and uses high quality high heat capacitors. Even with its extreme quality paying attention to detail as noted
before even the Nigh-Jar has its limitations. The Night-JAR will handle a high performance home theater PC system with no
problem and makes the perfect! Power supply for recording However if your a Gamer this unit will handle one top of the line
card. Sli is possible but please don't expect to use a dual sli with two top of the line cards or much less a quad sli set up.
About Sesonic's Ultra Quiet Power Supplies:
IMPORTANT Rule Of Thumb:
Overkill on power supply is a good thing for someone looking for an extremely quiet unit. As long as you are using 80 PLUS
Efficient power supplies that only use the energy they need you will actually save money on your electricity bill. But now back to
the most important factor witch is achieving silence. The reason for the double the power rule of thumb is so that the power
always is running on idle thus keeping the fan out of protection overload mode running the cooling fan inside the unit cool &
quiet. So let's say for instance if your system is pulling between hard drives, fans, Cd DVD Roms processor video card 300
watts you want at least a 500-600 watt unit this keeping the power supply running on idle or close to it and the Dba level on the
Fan 17-19 Dba when using a high end unit like NesteQ or Zalman.
MODULAR PSU
For the modular Quiet Power Supplies the Seasonic X Series MODULAR PSU this is a premium computer power supply unit.
This unit has incorporated a ultra -quiet 120mm RoHs ADDA Fan for extra cooling stability and reliability. 100% Modular pfor
optimal cable mangement thus providing increase airflow (cfm).
Top Pick Silent Power Supply:
Silverstone Night-Jar O Dba
Top Pick QUIET Power Supply:
Seasonic X-Series Ultra Quiet Power Supply 16 dBA
TIPS: For increasing airflow & keeping your system Clean, Cool and Quiet.
SLEEVING, TUCKING & TIE RAPPING
5. One very important key to proper computer cooling is making sure all wires and cables are routed and bunched as to not
block airflow. Use cable ties and the like to bunch cables out of the path of the airflow "wind tunnel". For IDE and Floppy Cables,
we recommend Rounded Cables since they not only look cool, but are easier to move and bunch out of the way of your case's
airflow.
AIR POCKETS
5. Try and leave slots near intense heat producing cards (for instance video cards) open for better airflow around the card, and
therefore improved cooling of that computer component. THUS AVOIDING HOT AIR POCKETS.
SPACING
6. Try and leave a bay next to your 7,200 or 10,000 rpm hard drive open to allow for better airflow and better cooling around
these heat producing components. If you are using two hard drives or an extra 3 1/2" peripheral, then you may want to purchase
a 5 1/4" to 3 1/2" drive bay converter so that one hard drive or peripheral can be separated into one of your large drive bays in
order to stay cooler.
DUST FREE
7. Keeping your computer free of dust contributes to computer cooling. Dust causes computer components to hold in their heat,
thereby contributing to their wear and even causing them to overheat (and therefore die). You can start by keeping your
computer in as clean an area as possible. If your computer has dust in it, use a can of compressed air to clean out all fans and
the inside of your computer. Make sure not to tip the can of compressed air upside down, as this will cause the can to spray out
a frozen liquid that can damage your computer. Keep in mind that canned air is all that should be used to rid your computer of
the unsightly dust which is heating up your computer. Water and solvents can damage components, and a vacuum should
NEVER be used on your computer unless it is a specialized computer vacuum. Normal vacuums have huge static electricity build-
ups and can instantly kill various computer parts.
FILTERS
8. Air filters over the case front/rear airflow vents can slow down airflow into and out of your case, thus reducing computer
cooling. On the other hand, the use of dust filters may help you keep your computer clean and therefore reduce overheating,
especially in a dusty environment. Recommended Product: Fansis Fan Filter.
VIBRATIONAL NOISE CANCELING ACCESSORIES
9. Fan mounts, PSU gaskets, Fan gaskets & AcoustiFeet Quiet computer feet are some of the products that you can use to stop
primary & secondary vibrational noise. These products will help to greatly reduce transmitted vibrational noise from case fans,
by isolating the mounted fan from the case chassis. These mounts are designed for dampening high-frequency vibrations. They
can be positioned in standard fan mounting holes, and are designed to be used with standard fan mounting screws (supplied).
Quiet Computer Feet made out of super soft silicone can also greatly help you with vibrational noise.
HARD DRIVE SILENCING
10. This is an issue that has long been overlooked. Today's high-performance hard drives are among the noisiest components
in personal computers, and they've been one of the most difficult components to silence down completely. Until now. Introducing
the GUP Japan, Smart Drive the best hard drive cooler/silencer on the market today. There is a less expensive version of this
hard drive heatsink the GUP NEO Standard Smart Drive Hard Drive Enclosuer - Hard Drive Silencer & GUP NEO QQ Smart Drive Hard Drive -
Enclosure Extreme Hard Drive Silencer.
Acoustic Insulation: No real Silent PC should be with-out it.
11. If you are a true quiet computing enthusiast this is like putting icing on the cake. AcoustiPack™ Ultimate Noise Dampening
Material This revolutionary sound dampening material, made by AcoustiProducts, substantially reduces case noise without a
large increase in case temperature. Both versions of AcoustiPack™ Ultimate includes enough material to cover the inside of a
standard case. However, this "Ultimate" version of their product is intended for those customers who require the maximum noise
reduction. This effective sound dampening material includes extra surface area and low noise reflection of AcoustiContour™
also included anechoic surface and acoustic foam blocks.
No real Quiet \ Silent computer should be with out it...
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Diagram:
Down below is a diagram showing a proper cooling set up for a Quiet Acoustically Lined PC
Computer Silence, How to Make PC Quiet even Silent.
A Guide To Silencing a Computer & Keeping it Cool and Quiet...
Which Quiet CPU Cooler is Right For Me?
CPU COOLING:
1. Proper computer cooling begins with choosing an adequate CPU Heatsink.
See our Quiet CPU Coolers Page for Quiet CPU Cooler that fits your design.
Just arrived highest performance CPU Heatsink: >> Themalright Venomous X CPU Heatsink... Pred up with a quiet fan it makes a
lethal yet, steal weapon... and can combat and prevail aginst even the most demanding processor against heat issues.
Depending on the situation Our favorite Quiet CPU cooler for AMD AMD 2 and AMD 2 plus and Intel Socket LGA 775 is the
Noctua NH-U12P Quiet CPU Cooler because it is noiseless @ 12 dba yet has offers the best CPU cooling performance available
when compared to all other offerings. This cooler can also be set up for a push pull dual fan design for Overclocking CPU
Processor and BIOS Setup on Front side bus frequency for overclocking applications is the process of forcing a computer
component to run at a higher than the stock timing.
If you are using one of the new Intel i7 Core processors CPU for the Socket 1366 Here is the best 1366 CPU heatsink
Available... The all new Noctua NH-U12P SE Special Edition Socket 1366 Quiet CPU Cooler.
When weight or space is a concern the Noctua NH-C12P Quiet Low Profile CPU Cooler s an excellent CPU fan for small form
factor cases and covers Intel Socket LGA 775 as well as AMD AMD 2 and AMD 2 PLUS.
If you are using Intel's new i7 Core Processor CPU Socket 1366 Nexus manufactures a Quiet CPU Cooler extremely low profile
as well as very quiet named the Nexus LOW-7000 1366 Quiet CPU Cooler. The LOW-7000 1366 CPU heatsink provides adequate
performance but is not an overclocking heatsink such as a Ncotua. While it will provide higher performance than your stock
cooler this cooler is not designed for overclockers in mind. We hope to bto see Noctua offer there low profile NH-C12P soon for
Socket 1366 CPU cooling applications.
Solutions for Quiet Server and work stations:
If your looking for a quiet solution for your AMD Opteron or Intel Xeon server Noctua has a fix for you. Noctua offers High
performance as well as quiet a-like solutions for both AMD with there new Opteron Socket F 120mm cooling fan CPU Cooler
Noctua NH-U12DO. And a lower profile solution the baby brother Noctua NH-U9DO Ultra Quiet CPU Cooler for AMD Dual Opteron -
Socket F. Dual motherboard processor set up's are also capable with these new outstanding CPU coolers.
Noctua did not forget about Intel and offers the same cooler with a Xeon bolt through mounting mechanism and dual processor
set ups have never been easier. Check out the Noctua NH-U12DX Xeon CPU Heatsink - 120mm Version. A smaller tower is also
available with Vortex 92mm fan for space issues.
Check out the Noctua NH-U9DX CPU Heatsink - 92mm Version...
Who says overclocking your Xeon processor is not possible. "And Quietly." For 1366 Xeon Socket processor chechk out
the all new Noctua NH-U12DX 1366 Xeon Quiet CPU Cooler - Workstations & Servers: For Intel Xeon 5500 (LGA1366).
About Noctua Brand and why we recommend Noctua Products?
Noctua brand is clearly the best balance between the highest performance CPU Heatsink and cooling fans the market has to
offer Yet Very Quiet. For small form factor cases the Noctua Low Profile CPU cooler creates a great wind tunnel effect and cools
down the motherboard Chipset ram memory with its huge 120mm fan facing down covering a enormous surface area with heat
pipe like rippled fins for advance cooling design. Weather its low profile applications or large Tower coolers large PC cases
Noctua provides the hands down best Quiet Performance cooling case fans, CPU Coolers and Chipset cooler available.
100% Hands Down Highest Peformance CPU Heatsinks & Coolers:
There are a few other heatsinks to consider by the Manufacture Thermalright when in search of the best CPU cooler for your
system. Hail to the KING baby... For best temps the Thermalright True Black ULTRA-120 Extreme and Thermalright AXP-140 HTPC Low
Profile CPU Heatsink. For 1366 Socket Processor Check out the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme 1366 RT CPU Cooler (Revision C).
OTHER COOLING RECOMMENDATIONS
VGA COOLING:
We have two recommendations the Thermalright Fanless solution HR-03, HR-03 PLUS & HR-03 GT. A 92mm fan can be added for
extra EXTREME cooling performance. And now the all new Thermalright T-RAD capable of cooling even the most extreme Video
Card as well as accommodating dual 92mm fans or a 120mm fan.
The other option is the Zalman dual heat pipe low profile cooler VF900-C It includes a 80mm fan witch can run at variable speed
modes Noiseless, Quiet and Performance. For the Higher performance user we recommend the PURE COPPER 4 HEAT PIPES
& 100 HEAT FINS VF1000.
For SILENT VGA Cooling:
Zalman VNF100 is the newest and most sophisticated silent heat pipe video card cooler on the market
CHIPSET COOLING:
Thermalright's versatile Silent Fanless Chipset cooler this is the highest performance cooler and thanks to its unique design the
HR-05-IFX SLI it is also suitable for SLI configurations. The other choice we would be the Thermalright HR-05-IFX nickel plated
copper for ANTI-Corosion and has a 80mm fan option for extra cooling.
SLI CHIPSET COOLING:
For SLI Configurations when space between the video cards is an issue we recommend the Thermalright HR-05-IFX SLI NB Heat
pipe Chipset cooler witch also allows a optional 80mm fan for extra cooling.
BGA COOLING:
Zalmans RHS Low profile RAM Sinks always do the job without an issue.
Silver Adhesive can be used instead of the thermal tape for added performance "NOTE ONLY EXPERTS PLEASE."
COMPUTER RAM COOLING
Ram cooling is something that has long been overlooked but its an important factor for a stable quiet PC keeping in mind that
quiet PC's tend to run a bit hotter than regular PC's
The Thermalright HR-07 DUO L Heatpipe Ram Cooler & HR-07 DUO H provides the absolute greatest ram cooling performance
available with the latest Heatpipe to heat-fin technology. With a option for a 92mm fan for EXTREME cooling situations.
If you are looking for a less drastic approach we recommend the NEXUS HXR-5500 single Heatpipe Heat spreaders the all copper
Heatpipe with aluminum heat spreaders provide excellent performance without space issues.
Witch thermal interface material Is Right For Me?
THERMAL COMPOUND:
When it comes to thermal solutions there are Manny choices however! Cooling and performance, we recommend quality thermal
compound when attaching CPU heatsinks. Or heatsinks in general. The best most widely used thermal compound by enthusiast
is AS5, Arctic Silver NO 5. For good performance yet NON Conductive we recommend CERAMIQUE thermal paste By Arctic Silver
as well. And don't forget to use an excellent surface cleaner & purifier such as ArctiClean By Arctic Silver. This is an important
process that is Manny times overlooked cleaning and purifying a heatsink properly will ensure better temperatures through
proper heat transfer and the Longevity of compound thus reducing maintenance and avoiding corrosion associated with cooper
heatsinks.
New Break Through In Thermal Compound
There has now been a new break through in thermal interface material while Arctic Silver is still and excellent choice for those
looking to squeeze every last drop of performance out of there heatsink, cooler check out IC7 Diamond Thermal Compound. Made
from crush Diamonds Inovations Cooling IC7 out-performs and achives Silver by as much as 5 degrees lower temp's.
EXHAUST FAN:
3. If your PC is pushing the heat threshold, use a rear exhaust case fan. We recommend an exhaust fan because airflow that is
produced from an exhaust fan is much greater than that which is produced by an intake fan, and can also be noticeably quieter.
Because heat rises and because the power supply, CPU, and north bridge Chipset produce so much heat (all centrally located
by the rear exhaust fan), it is recommended that the exhaust fan be placed in the rear, just below the power supply. This
improves computer airflow around these essential components (PSU, CPU, and north bridge Chipset).
EXHAUST FAN COMPUTER COOLING:
For extra exhaust cooling we recommend the Antec cyclone DUAL slot exhaust cooler it has a variable speed switch for low,
medium and high performance this is the only quiet slot cooler available in the market today it especially allows you to cool
down a hot component like Video Card while assisting to cool your PC case as well.
Which Quiet Computer Fan Is Right For Me?
COOLING FANS:
As you can see from the computer cooling diagram to the right, the idea behind a rear exhaust case fan is the creation of a
"wind tunnel" in your computer just over the CPU and north bridge Chipset. We recommend the quietest case fans available,
the Noctua fans for use with quiet computers. It is not only the absolute quietest case fan available it's downright Noiseless.
Also as of December. 17 2006 Finally available Exclusively at Acoustic PC Noctua SSO-Bearing Fans with Sound-Optimized Blade
Geometry.
These amazing Noctua fans are only available in 80mm 92mm and 120mm sizes further more these fans may very well be the
best computer fans ever designed. Revolutionary straight blade design for increased CFM air pressure resistance and noise
reduction as well as new improved ultra quiet as well as long lasting motor SSO-Bearing
"Words to Describe these Computer Fans" By Acoustic PC
These fans are a real treat for a silent \ quiet computing enthusiast, Silence is golden but these fans are amazing not only are
they silent but the performance is excellent the Noctua fans have a true dB(a) decibel rating - measured in an anechoic
chambers using ISO standards. This is one instance where the case fan's decibel ratings and performance haven't been
understated by the manufacturer. Noctua fans in our opinion have set the standard under which all other fans are judged by.
Thanks to their Unique straight blade design that actually scoops up globs of air with out making a sound and high quality
magnetic levitation motor.
Top Pick Quiet Case Cooling Fan:
We cannot leave out are favorites long life DUSTPROOF Fans. Proven reliability under extreme heat and quiet AcoustiFan
synthetic oil ingresses, in capsuled motor for less motor noise and Dust Proof Technology as well as Double ball bearings for
Durability 6.85 Years Approx.
Witch Power Supply is right for me?
QUIET POWER SUPPLY:
Our favorite QUIET power supply's is hands down Seasonic's X Series Ultra-Quiet Power Supplies. World Quietest Power Supply 16
Dba Even Under 50% load! The very first full 100% modular multi-output ATX, high-wattage power supply that has ever obtained
the 80PLUS® Gold certification is introduced by Seasonic, this coveted power supply is named “X” and is initially offered in a
650 Watt and 750 watt versions to fulfill computer enthusiasts’ need for an ultimate power source. Featuring a patent pending
design of “DC Connector Module with Integrated VRM”, the Seasonic X Series power supply is set to achieve both near-perfect
DC to DC conversion and fully modularized design without compromising efficiency. After a long wait, finally there is a product
that delivers the complete package, ultra-high efficiency, greatly improved dynamic response, and customizable cable
arrangement that is tailored to meet any individual’s needs. As a leading provider of silent power supply, Seasonic this time
around delivers a true breakthrough solution for thermal and noise management. The X Series adopts a clever “Hybrid Silent
Fan Control” design, which offers three distinct operation modes, fanless mode, silent mode, and cooling mode. The X
automatically adjusts fan mode and speed according to the ambient temperature level.
Review: JonnyGURU Recommended No Cons.
Silent Power Supply:
If your absolutely trying to combat loudness to a achieve a completely Noiseless computing, recording or home Theater PC
environment we have found a solution for you. We have rigorously tested silent power supplies and no silent (PSU) power sup
[ply unit can even come close to this hgh-end unit named Night-Jar. While silent power supplies have there limitation and that's
why you should be extremely picky and not skimp when in search for silence the Night-Jar is the only unit high quality unit
available on the market winning an impressive 80 Plus Bronze award. A power supply is the stability of your system and must
have an Active PFC power correction providing clean power so it does not fry out a component as well as 80 PLUS BRONZE
certification. The Night -jar is extremely robust and weighs about 12 Pounds due to its all aluminum extrusion body to help
dissipate heat and uses high quality high heat capacitors. Even with its extreme quality paying attention to detail as noted
before even the Nigh-Jar has its limitations. The Night-JAR will handle a high performance home theater PC system with no
problem and makes the perfect! Power supply for recording However if your a Gamer this unit will handle one top of the line
card. Sli is possible but please don't expect to use a dual sli with two top of the line cards or much less a quad sli set up.
About Sesonic's Ultra Quiet Power Supplies:
IMPORTANT Rule Of Thumb:
Overkill on power supply is a good thing for someone looking for an extremely quiet unit. As long as you are using 80 PLUS
Efficient power supplies that only use the energy they need you will actually save money on your electricity bill. But now back to
the most important factor witch is achieving silence. The reason for the double the power rule of thumb is so that the power
always is running on idle thus keeping the fan out of protection overload mode running the cooling fan inside the unit cool &
quiet. So let's say for instance if your system is pulling between hard drives, fans, Cd DVD Roms processor video card 300
watts you want at least a 500-600 watt unit this keeping the power supply running on idle or close to it and the Dba level on the
Fan 17-19 Dba when using a high end unit like NesteQ or Zalman.
MODULAR PSU
For the modular Quiet Power Supplies the Seasonic X Series MODULAR PSU this is a premium computer power supply unit.
This unit has incorporated a ultra -quiet 120mm RoHs ADDA Fan for extra cooling stability and reliability. 100% Modular pfor
optimal cable mangement thus providing increase airflow (cfm).
Top Pick Silent Power Supply:
Silverstone Night-Jar O Dba
Top Pick QUIET Power Supply:
Seasonic X-Series Ultra Quiet Power Supply 16 dBA
TIPS: For increasing airflow & keeping your system Clean, Cool and Quiet.
SLEEVING, TUCKING & TIE RAPPING
5. One very important key to proper computer cooling is making sure all wires and cables are routed and bunched as to not
block airflow. Use cable ties and the like to bunch cables out of the path of the airflow "wind tunnel". For IDE and Floppy Cables,
we recommend Rounded Cables since they not only look cool, but are easier to move and bunch out of the way of your case's
airflow.
AIR POCKETS
5. Try and leave slots near intense heat producing cards (for instance video cards) open for better airflow around the card, and
therefore improved cooling of that computer component. THUS AVOIDING HOT AIR POCKETS.
SPACING
6. Try and leave a bay next to your 7,200 or 10,000 rpm hard drive open to allow for better airflow and better cooling around
these heat producing components. If you are using two hard drives or an extra 3 1/2" peripheral, then you may want to purchase
a 5 1/4" to 3 1/2" drive bay converter so that one hard drive or peripheral can be separated into one of your large drive bays in
order to stay cooler.
DUST FREE
7. Keeping your computer free of dust contributes to computer cooling. Dust causes computer components to hold in their heat,
thereby contributing to their wear and even causing them to overheat (and therefore die). You can start by keeping your
computer in as clean an area as possible. If your computer has dust in it, use a can of compressed air to clean out all fans and
the inside of your computer. Make sure not to tip the can of compressed air upside down, as this will cause the can to spray out
a frozen liquid that can damage your computer. Keep in mind that canned air is all that should be used to rid your computer of
the unsightly dust which is heating up your computer. Water and solvents can damage components, and a vacuum should
NEVER be used on your computer unless it is a specialized computer vacuum. Normal vacuums have huge static electricity build-
ups and can instantly kill various computer parts.
FILTERS
8. Air filters over the case front/rear airflow vents can slow down airflow into and out of your case, thus reducing computer
cooling. On the other hand, the use of dust filters may help you keep your computer clean and therefore reduce overheating,
especially in a dusty environment. Recommended Product: Fansis Fan Filter.
VIBRATIONAL NOISE CANCELING ACCESSORIES
9. Fan mounts, PSU gaskets, Fan gaskets & AcoustiFeet Quiet computer feet are some of the products that you can use to stop
primary & secondary vibrational noise. These products will help to greatly reduce transmitted vibrational noise from case fans,
by isolating the mounted fan from the case chassis. These mounts are designed for dampening high-frequency vibrations. They
can be positioned in standard fan mounting holes, and are designed to be used with standard fan mounting screws (supplied).
Quiet Computer Feet made out of super soft silicone can also greatly help you with vibrational noise.
HARD DRIVE SILENCING
10. This is an issue that has long been overlooked. Today's high-performance hard drives are among the noisiest components
in personal computers, and they've been one of the most difficult components to silence down completely. Until now. Introducing
the GUP Japan, Smart Drive the best hard drive cooler/silencer on the market today. There is a less expensive version of this
hard drive heatsink the GUP NEO Standard Smart Drive Hard Drive Enclosuer - Hard Drive Silencer & GUP NEO QQ Smart Drive Hard Drive -
Enclosure Extreme Hard Drive Silencer.
Acoustic Insulation: No real Silent PC should be with-out it.
11. If you are a true quiet computing enthusiast this is like putting icing on the cake. AcoustiPack™ Ultimate Noise Dampening
Material This revolutionary sound dampening material, made by AcoustiProducts, substantially reduces case noise without a
large increase in case temperature. Both versions of AcoustiPack™ Ultimate includes enough material to cover the inside of a
standard case. However, this "Ultimate" version of their product is intended for those customers who require the maximum noise
reduction. This effective sound dampening material includes extra surface area and low noise reflection of AcoustiContour™
also included anechoic surface and acoustic foam blocks.
No real Quiet \ Silent computer should be with out it...
For more resources feel free to visit our resource center located in our navigation bar under site the information category.
There you will find links to resources, articles, blogs, tips, even a terminology Glossary. Also computer parts hardware review
sites etc... Even join our New forums for a community of Silent PC Enthusiast.
Also feel free to contact us by phone or email for free advice available for Acoustic PC Specialist.
Diagram:
Down below is a diagram showing a proper cooling set up for a Quiet Acoustically Lined PC
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For more information about are products fell free to contact us by phone or email.
Phone: 1 (786) 342-0920
Email: sales@acousticpc.com
UPDATED 12 - 22, 2009
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