^ Does it come with a DIN number??

Hi Mate I've just posted a similar setup - I just used the sponge on the bottom of the case (I have the same one as you) and small cut out high density foam 'feet' to allow airflow. See: http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59642 Whilst the racks don't dampen the noise, they are very...

Mike, thanks for confirming that and pointing out that the noise levels on the prospective buy and the old disk were comparable. You're a legend. Keep up the good work - much appreciated to you and your team. :( :) :o :lol: :D Slightly off topic: If anyone's interested in what the code means on WD m...

Hi All, apologies if I've missed this in my search but: There's been comparisons of different models / brands of HDDs in terms noise, There's been a whole list of suspension and other noise dampening methods, But my question is, does the HDD model matter when using an effective noise dampening metho...

Great contributions people! Thanks. Now the next step is to only use spare capacity in your SSD when you're around and get the SSD to offload automatically onto your mechanical HDD when you're not . :wink: "If a drive makes a noise when there's no one around to hear it, does it make any sound?" Sile...

Hey again! Surfed around a bit and checked out the local shops' websites (no point finding a good one if you can't buy it right?) :wink: http://www.asus.com.au/product.aspx?P_ID=fQbWmHBM5LbDpmtQ This Asus PL80Jt going with extra battery at the moment in Oz for about AUD$1500. The i5 520 UM is a low ...

Hi people Just wondering if there are any advances (newer models) on OPs comprehensive list as I've got similar search criteria. Dell Vostro: anyone using this? Would love to hear about noise / build quality / issues / service from Dell. My bro advised against the company having owned two a few year...

Does anyone know of or can recommend (having used it) a simpler wireless device which only sends the audio and video signals from the PC to another TV / sound system? My media PC is upstairs but I sometimes want to watch / listen to media on the downstairs TV / stereo system. My mouse and keyboard a...

^ As I said...

Tinnitus and Edgar Allan Poe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_o ... e_of_Usher

OR

http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Silence_(Poe,_1832) if you're still keen!!

lm wrote:
Can you actually reach a state of no perceived noise? Do all people start to hear their own ears noise floor when no other noise is present?

Two words: Tinnitus and Edgar Allen Poe

I know... actually that's about 4 words, reallly....

You can simply have windows handle the spinning-down of the rotating disk when it's idle. Thanks Swivelguy! Will check it out :D How can I get windows to spin down the HDD and not sleep the SSD please? (or only wake the SSD in the night) The only option I know is in Power Management where you selec...

well i'd make a batch file that contained something like: @ECHO OFF copy c:\some_ssd_folder\*.movie d:\some_hdd_folder IF errorlevel 0 GOTO delete ECHO something went wrong! goto end :delete ECHO deleting off ssd.. del c:\some_ssd_folder\*.movie :end ECHO and we're done then set it as a scheduled t...

Dear All Thanks so much for your detailed reply to my question. I can see that it is definitely a 'no' to a simple solution at least! Now that I think about it, even when my noise cancelling headphones try to do it, there is a broadband hiss, which I'm guessing is going to be similar to the quiet fa...

Hi Seb, everyone... Just a quick update. Decoupled HDDs: I took the HDDs out of their mounts and put one on the foam floor and the other in the cage (also on foam, tight fit sideways) and it made an amazing difference. The hum is pretty much gone. NB: The WD10EADS got to 46C when sitting under the S...

one thing you might want to look into is dust buildup in the heatsinks. Open up the case and take em off. Blow some compressed air through em and get them nice and clean. A heatsink full of dust is about as useless as curtains in Pamela Anderson's bedroom. It will cause the fan to ramp up to full r...

"I was wondering if I just got a nice case, would it fix all my problems? Something like a CoolerMaster Sileo 500 or something? " No... :wink: I've got the Sileo - it doesn't really keep much of those sounds in. The fans are pretty silent at 500rpm tho, except for a very slight 'ticking' sound. Stil...

Sounds like the desk could be amplifying it! I've got the same resonance issues - not loud at all but gets annoying, and made worse when I put the case in the desk computer hole. Mine also comes and goes!! Let me know what you get with the different HDD, fan speed combos! Going to suspend my drives ...

^ Thanks for the links. I didn't manage to pull those out when I searched (I did seaerch first before posting, honest!) If anyone has actually tried (and failed / succeeded) then feel free to post, else see the previous interesting discussions (although theoretical only, except for the commercially ...

though i can't fathom why things have to be quiet enough to involve a ssd, you could just get a quieter hard drive and record straight to it. Thanks for that. I'd appreciate more detailed instructions if possible. Reasons why: I'm looking at getting the PC silent as I use it as a Media centre and i...

Hi Seb Thanks for your explanation and advice and concern! :) :D 8) Yes, I'm back on. Thanks . Reset the CMOS and it was fine - still sure that SpeedFan mucked up the CPU fan settings so the MoBo was stopping the boot as a safety precaution. Looks like I'll have to try the Fan Mate. Do you or anyone...

Hi All, :) I've done a search and couldn't come up with anything but I was wondering: Does anyone know of / has anyone used a programme to turn a SSD + Rotational Hard drive set up into a virtual Hybrid Drive? Eg, what I want is: 1. Say I've got a 64GB SSD drive with my system on it. 2. I record a p...

Hi Seb Thank you for your detailed offer of help. You are right, that's what I want. I was exploring the software options first. Would you be able to explain why and how a fanmate is able to lower the speed / 'trick' the fan? Just very interested in these workings now! Much appreciated!! :D :D I'll ...

burebista wrote: What is ASUS True Vector monitor? Only True Monitor that I'm aware is from Zone Alarm.

TBH SpeedFan has nothing to do with your no POST nightmare.

Whoops, sorry PC Probe II I mean - have edited previous post. If not SpeedFan, the only thing different, what?

For me, by far the biggest attraction of a DVR (PVR?) over a DVD recorder/VCR is that there are no discs/tapes needed and I think that's what the OP was after. Really? I thought the issues were: 1. that mum didn't know what was on each tape (fix: DVD menu) and 2. couldn't find it easily even if it ...

Hey Matija Where I am (Oz) it's not worth shelling out for a DVR. What could fit your mum's needs, is a DVD recorder - if prices there are comparable to here. Any DVR is really only as good as the Electronic Programme Guide. If you don't have EPG broadcasted, and you only have four channels anyway, ...

Cheers for clarifying mate! Like you said in your signature....


now it's broke.

Anyone with suggestions on how to revive a PC that just gives a little click, stops, then clicks again [repeated] when you try to turn it on?

Hi All, I'm just wondering if anyone has used noise cancellation technology in / around their systems please? If so, I'd appreciate your advice / thoughts / evaluations. :) I was thinking an internal microphone and case speakers with some free software programme (hopefully with a small cpu footprint...

Hey thanks for the interesting and informative replies and link people! :D My further contribution :idea: : Keyboard and mouse - Logitech (and others I'm sure) has a great range on their newer wireless ones (handy if using as a remote control for your media centre pc) Display cabling - I think HDMI,...

I think no software will reduce below your 1100rpm. I have a Scythe KAMA PWM. Now with SpeedFan I can used it from 0 to 1200 RPM. ;) And above two posts ^^. Are you saying that it probably isn't possible to down regulate the CPU fan to below 1100rpm? :o Well, I already had HTFUd and downloaded Spee...

I'm wondering if anyone has come across (or modded) a split system for cooling PCs please? It's all very fine going water cooled but if the fan and pump are still in earshot, what's the point? I'm envisaging a system with attachments, preferably modular, for CPU, GPU, north and south bridge, RAM mo...