Looking for feedback on new silent PC build
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:18 am
Hi
I've been building PCs for a long time, but I have never considered noise before. For my next build, however, silence is one of the top priorities. I was very happy to find this site since it offers some great insight when building silent PCs. I must admit though, I have no experience so I was hoping someone could give me a little feedback before i rush out and buy all the parts. I am considering the following parts.
Case: Fractal Define R4
Notes: I like the design and from what i read it's quite silent (while still having reasonable airflow).
Noise levels at 1 meter with fans on low setting: 30.3 dBa idle, 40.1 dBa full load (Ref.)
Mobo: Asus H87-plus changed to Asrock H87 Pro4
Notes: Never gonna OC so no need for Z87 chipset
CPU: Core i5 4670
Notes: No need for OC, so no K model
CPU cooling: Noctua NH-U12S changed to u14s.
Noise levels at 30 cm: 38 dBa at 20%, 42 dBa and 100% but doesn't state whether it is with low noise adapter or not (Ref.)
GFX: Asus gtx770-dc2oc changed to MSI GTX 770 TwinFrozr 2 GB due to lower fan noise (asus noise).
Notes: From what I read in reviews the Nvidia reference design is already quite silent and this one should be even more silent
Noise levels at 1 meter: 24 dBa idle, 29 dBa during "load" (gaming) (Ref.)
PSU: Corsair RM750 changed to RM650 or RM550
Notes: I really like modular power supplies and the Corsairs generally seem to be quiet.
Noise levels at ?: 33.01 dBa average over entire operating range (Ref.)
Main HDD: Samsung SSD (830 series)
Notes: Already got this
Second HDD: WD Green WD20EZRX 2 TB
Notes: For storage. From what I read on your forum mechanical HDDs can be a pain regarding noise. I feel like my current WD green is silent but if someone has a better alternative i'm open for suggestions
Ram: 8gb of something from http://www.asrock.com/MB/overview.asp?c ... H87%20Pro4
As descriped, I am a newbie when it comes to silent builds and any kind of feedback is appreciated
I've been building PCs for a long time, but I have never considered noise before. For my next build, however, silence is one of the top priorities. I was very happy to find this site since it offers some great insight when building silent PCs. I must admit though, I have no experience so I was hoping someone could give me a little feedback before i rush out and buy all the parts. I am considering the following parts.
Case: Fractal Define R4
Notes: I like the design and from what i read it's quite silent (while still having reasonable airflow).
Noise levels at 1 meter with fans on low setting: 30.3 dBa idle, 40.1 dBa full load (Ref.)
Mobo: Asus H87-plus changed to Asrock H87 Pro4
Notes: Never gonna OC so no need for Z87 chipset
CPU: Core i5 4670
Notes: No need for OC, so no K model
CPU cooling: Noctua NH-U12S changed to u14s.
Noise levels at 30 cm: 38 dBa at 20%, 42 dBa and 100% but doesn't state whether it is with low noise adapter or not (Ref.)
GFX: Asus gtx770-dc2oc changed to MSI GTX 770 TwinFrozr 2 GB due to lower fan noise (asus noise).
Notes: From what I read in reviews the Nvidia reference design is already quite silent and this one should be even more silent
Noise levels at 1 meter: 24 dBa idle, 29 dBa during "load" (gaming) (Ref.)
PSU: Corsair RM750 changed to RM650 or RM550
Notes: I really like modular power supplies and the Corsairs generally seem to be quiet.
Noise levels at ?: 33.01 dBa average over entire operating range (Ref.)
Main HDD: Samsung SSD (830 series)
Notes: Already got this
Second HDD: WD Green WD20EZRX 2 TB
Notes: For storage. From what I read on your forum mechanical HDDs can be a pain regarding noise. I feel like my current WD green is silent but if someone has a better alternative i'm open for suggestions
Ram: 8gb of something from http://www.asrock.com/MB/overview.asp?c ... H87%20Pro4
As descriped, I am a newbie when it comes to silent builds and any kind of feedback is appreciated