I've been here before, something like a year ago but now I've returned.
First I had the following setup, bought it with the idea of having a silent PC.
Old setup:
- - Chieftec cs601
- 4 80mm papst at 5v (I forgot the code)
- zalman zm400a psu
- Abit nf7s rev2 with passive NB by Zalman
- 2500+Barton at 1.425V
- SLK900U
- Papst 92mm at 7v, (5is too low, I tried it but temps rise too fast)
- Seagate 7200.7
- Sapphire 9700pro with vga silencer rev1
But a week ago I broke my left ellbow and now I'm spending more time at home and spending less money on going out. I got annoyed by the noise my computer made so I started looking for something new.
I found a good deal on the Antec 3700AMB and immediately bought it. I also found someone who sold his Panaflo 12G12L. So i bought it.
Now everything is installed. The Panaflo looks exactly like the OEM panaflos that were discussed here before. But it doesnt have the 'h' in the productname. At 12v I can here the air woosh and a the motor. So I lowered it to 5v but I was not yet satisfied. I added an old Volcano 7 speed regulator and now its at 3-4V I guess. If i lower it more it wont start.
Temps:
Idle case 26, cpu 32, hd 48
after benchmark case 35, cpu 47, hd 50-52
But after the case change I started hearing the PSU better, its only air noise but I can here it . It became the loudest component.
Now I'm thinking of installing some noise blocking foam. I can get it for 8.75€/m² at a local store. It looks like it would work well. Normally it's used for noise-isolating buildings.
The HD is lying on some foam to quieten it a bit.
Current setup:
- - Antec 3700AMB
- Panaflo 12g12l at 4v
- Nexus NX3000
- Abit nf7s rev2 with passive NB by Zalman
- 2500+Barton at 1.425V
- SLK900U
- Papst 92mm at 7v
- Seagate 7200.7 (spintpoint on the way)
- Sapphire 9700pro with vga silencer rev1 on low
Any advice on the PSU? (I'm not buying a new one :p)
And what about the foam? Should I go for it? I'm not sure because its the PSU that is making the noise.
Any more ideas?
edit: added pics
I need to do something about the cable mess too but Ill wait till Ive decided about the foam
KhaN