No CPU Cooler? I'm building a VERY similar system http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=53214&highlight=linux+box I'm going to passively cool the CPU using either a Scythe Ninja 2 CPU Cooler or Xigmatek HDT-S1283 from pccasegear.com although these may not fit your chosen case. Still r...

Hey guys, thanks for all your suggestions: Here's a revised list: Antec P182 Tower Case $219 Seasonic S12 II 430W $93 Nexus Real Silent 120mm Case Fan x2 $36 Zalman Fanmate x2 $11 AMD Sempron LE-1250 CPU 2.2GHz $58 GIGABYTE (AM2) MA770-DS3 Motherboard $95 Xigmatek HDT-S1283 CPU Cooler $60 Western Di...

I'm considering purchasing these drives as well

Just reading through this thread, the clicking noise happens every 20 seconds? Is this the only WD drive that does this? Is it very audible such as a mis-read?

Is this HDD suitable for running 24/7 in your opinion?

Try plugging in an ethernet cable to see if the uploads are faster?

Is the vista machine rooms apart from where you are uploading? Could be a strength issue.

After trying to silent my existing old P4 Box and failing miserably (I actually made it louder!! ) I've decided to ditch the ol' box and build me something from scratch. Goals: - To build the most quiet PC as possible that can be left on for 90-95%% of its life - Mainly used to store files, also use...