I am looking to make this unRAID setup as quiet and energy efficient as possible:
MoBo: SUPERMICRO MBD-X9SCM-F-O http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6813182253
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1265L V2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6819117289
Case: Atech fabrication 4000ex case http://web.archive.org/web/201001240440 ... h_4000.htm
PSU: PICOPSU-150-XT http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-150-XT
Currently I am running the stock Intel CPU cooler/fan, but it is too loud for my application (Home Theater). From the top of processor to the case lid is about 5.325"(135mm), so that eliminates using any of the 120-140mm tower CPU coolers. I am thinking of running a Noctua NH-U9B SE2 without the fans if possible. If I need a bit more airflow over the CPU cooler, I may duct the 2 80mm fans to the cooler. I have ordered 2 new Noctua NF-R8 fans to replace the loud Papst case fans that are current on the case.
Any CPU cooler feedback or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
CPU Cooler suggestion for HTPC case [Noob]
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