In a tower (mid-tower) case I want a top vent for a fan. I don't plan to install a fan, but want the passive ventilation the vent provides. I've found a couple cases with mesh filter under the vent grate. These would catch some/most of the dust. But, I know from experience these will still allow som...

Terrific report pilv - thanks. I'm considering the HFX case myself. One question ... apart from the hard drive noise, is it silent? I'll be all SSD so don't have that worry but am afraid even after all the trouble I'll still have some odd electric buzz/hum from the PSU, MB, or something. How did it ...

Well, now I'm confused. So, on a "normal" LCD, you are saying the A/C from the wall connects to a power supply in the monitor that outputs D/C for use by misc electronics and also feeds an inverter to convert the D/C back to A/C for the backlight? Why not just pass the A/C through to the backlight -...

You are probably right Aris. Still, the use of an external power supply should surely result in a quieter monitor. Anybody with one of those meeting above criteria? The monitors I choose are not normally in stores and returning things multiple times before trying a different model just isn't viable....

Just upgraded to an NEC LCD2470WNX. Great performing monitor except it hums. So, I came here (as I often have) and learned about the built-in power inverters causing noise. This 24" NEC is silent between 95-100% brightness but that burns my retinas. Humming starts at 94% and is annoying at any setti...

This monitor is quiet from 95%-100% brightness but has an annoying buzz at lower levels. My home office is very quiet and my quiet PC is about 8' away on the other side of a bookcase. And, my wife says I have the ears of a dog. So, I may be more sensitive than most but I cannot stand the hum. Otherw...