1) Using an Intel CPU I am not looking for a silent PC but a quiet one (about 30 dB max at operator's seat) so maybe an Intel CPU is OK? 2) No mention of CPU cooler.. which means stock Intel fan, which means noise I talked to my local assembler and they suggest a Zalman CPNS-7700 CU fan. 3) No ment...

spworley wrote: 2) No mention of CPU cooler.. which means stock Intel fan, which means noise
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I talked to my local assembler and they suggest a Zalman CPNS-7700 CU fan.

I am looking for a quiet PC (30dB max at operator's seat). My business is in digital imaging, graphics (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and web site design.

Thank you for your post.

My local shop is assembling the PC for me because I have no knowledge in that matter. I just asked them a quotation for a silent PC.

Hello, I asked a local shop for a quotation for a silent PC and here it is. Thank you for helping assess this system because my knowledge is very limited. - ATX Antec Sonata II 450W case - P4 640 3.2 Ghz processor - ASUS P5GDC PRO 1915P Socket 775 board - Seagate Barracuda 250 Go 7200 tr/min SATA ha...

Hi! After a few phone calls to Dell I've had the following information. They say that the most silent PC in their range is the Optiplex GX620. Here is its noise levels: Declared Noise Emissions in accordance with ISO 9296 Sound Power (LWAd, bels) (1 bel=10 decibels, re 10-12 Watts) Floppy Drive Acce...

Hi all! After a few phone calls to Dell I've had the following information. They say that the most silent PC in their range is the Optiplex GX620. Here is its noise levels: Declared Noise Emissions in accordance with ISO 9296 Sound Power (LWAd, bels) (1 bel=10 decibels, re 10-12 Watts) Floppy Drive ...

Hi! And thank you to all the contributors. I do not live in Paris but at the other end of the hexagon, Toulouse. I will call Dell to see if they can give me information about the noise levels of their computers. I will also visit a local computer shop to see if they can assemble a quiet PC for me. W...

I am currently in France.

I wondered if Dell sold quiet PCs?

Your distinction between quiet and silent is quite relevant. I think I am looking for a quiet computer, not necessarily completely silent.

First, thank you sas, NeilBlanchard, Tim H for your interest and advice. I appreciate.

The problem with me is that I am not much of a handyman and do not know the first thing about hardware.

Do you think there is a company selling silent and reliable PCs? In Europe?

Cheers

Yes I thought about that but that is an expensive solution.

Hello, I cannot stand the noise of computer fans so I thought I would buy a Dell laptop but the thing is that laptop screen colors tend to fade quickly with time. And I am a photographer... I have to buy a desktop. What do you think of the Dell Dimension range? How silent are they? Thank you for you...