The case I'm going to use is very open on the sides and top, so sound will easily escape from the sides and top, but the front panel will not have any vents.
So, knowing that, would you recommend a quiet 3.5" drive (for example, 500GB Caviar Green), or would I have to use a 2.5" drive to be inaudible (or nearly inaudible) at about 10 feet?
Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I won't have any performance issues by using a 2.5" drive, correct?
Thanks in advance
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mb: Zotac 9300 mini itx
ram: 2gb (probably, but I might go with 4GB if the price is right)
OS: Vista ultimate
Pico PSU
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