Nearly Noiseless Hasswell System
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 7:13 am
Since I'm more sensitive for noise then most others, I need to build a system that is nearly noiseless. I also own a Retina Macbook Pro, and I'm very happy with the noise it produces in idle: nearly soundless. That is the same goal I have for my new system.
My current system has a Fractal Design R3 case and an Corsair ModXstream 500W PSU, but I ain't satisfied with the sound it produces. Most people will be laughing at me, since it is actually quiet, but I hear the noise of air blowing all the time and when I'm studying, I'll hear this sound even better which is very frustrating. I think the noise I hear is coming from the PSU, since I don't hear the CPU or Casefans (Scythe SlipStreams), even when I have the case open. All storage is on 2 SSD's. (Intel 240/120)
My new system in a nutshell:
Case: BetFenix Prodigy M (New version compatible with Micro ATX motherboards)
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670T (No, not the K version since I am going to use VT-d. I'm not interested in overclocking.)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Q87M-D2H
GPU: NVidia GTX 760 (Sometimes I like to play a game. (Like FarCry 3, GTA (V), and BattleField))
PSU: Seasonic Platinum Series 520 Watt (Fanless)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 CPU Cooler combined with a Scythe SlipStream Fan. (Heck, only 45Watt of heat needs to be dissipated)
Case Fans: Some Scythe SlipStream CaseFans.
I think this build will be pretty 'soundless', apart from the GPU. So, I am planning to change the cooler to an aftermarket one. I found some reviews who say this cooler is soundless, but I've not seen any real DBa tests.
So, will this build, at least in idle, be soundless? If not, what do I need to change?
My current system has a Fractal Design R3 case and an Corsair ModXstream 500W PSU, but I ain't satisfied with the sound it produces. Most people will be laughing at me, since it is actually quiet, but I hear the noise of air blowing all the time and when I'm studying, I'll hear this sound even better which is very frustrating. I think the noise I hear is coming from the PSU, since I don't hear the CPU or Casefans (Scythe SlipStreams), even when I have the case open. All storage is on 2 SSD's. (Intel 240/120)
My new system in a nutshell:
Case: BetFenix Prodigy M (New version compatible with Micro ATX motherboards)
Processor: Intel Core i5 4670T (No, not the K version since I am going to use VT-d. I'm not interested in overclocking.)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Q87M-D2H
GPU: NVidia GTX 760 (Sometimes I like to play a game. (Like FarCry 3, GTA (V), and BattleField))
PSU: Seasonic Platinum Series 520 Watt (Fanless)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 CPU Cooler combined with a Scythe SlipStream Fan. (Heck, only 45Watt of heat needs to be dissipated)
Case Fans: Some Scythe SlipStream CaseFans.
I think this build will be pretty 'soundless', apart from the GPU. So, I am planning to change the cooler to an aftermarket one. I found some reviews who say this cooler is soundless, but I've not seen any real DBa tests.
So, will this build, at least in idle, be soundless? If not, what do I need to change?