Music is why I'm trying to silence my PC in the first place!!! I record vocals directly into my computer using a large capsule diaphragm condenser microphone. Although it is a directional mic, I cannot completely eliminate the reflective sounds from my PC. My quest to silence (or at least reduce the...

MuffinMan,
I've got a 9000 Pro (Sapphire) with no fan. If you need me to, I can measure the HS on my GPU.

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I'm not sure if still I have the exact answer somewhere, but I'm pretty sure that I ran into a dead-end on this...

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Wandering through COMPUSA's ever-growing DIY section, I stumbled across a familiar-looking HSF, the flower. The packaging said "PC Toys Quiet Maxx". Upon closer inspection, it is actually a Zalman unit, the word "Zalman" appears on the fins. http://www.compusa.com/buildyourown/product_info.asp?produ...

Add my vote to the Antec TruePower tally.

I've set up 4 boxes recently using the TP330. The Fan Only circuit is great.

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nice tip, Nerotek!

If you get the snack size, no cutting required! Original size, and you can make a few ducts!

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I've got quite a few mobile racks in my systems. I've never "hot swapped". Half of my MR's have a circuit built in to the key, locked = power on, unlocked = power off, so for those you cannot pull the drive while it is powered, but you could still turn the key during a write, and screw something up....

I think you can actually set the properties of the drive to "Removeable" in XP. Not sure, but that may then give you some extra stuff on the drive right-click menu...

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some MOBOs won't POST without a fan connected to the CPU fan header on the board. Do you have a fan connected there?

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I read your post thinking it would be a joke.... Anyhow, heres some ideas: Keyboard- Not sure if you could stand the action, but I'd bet that the "Virtually Indestructible Keyboard" (flexible rubber/silicone something or other roll-up keyboard) would be silent. Mouse- Not exactly a mouse, but if you...

I'm working on a cabinet to house 2 PCs. I bought a "most assembly required" kitchen cabinet kit from Home Depot, --or was it Lowe's--? Anyhow, then came the holiday season, and I haven't had much time for projects...

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Here's another variation on the theme:

hype:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/smar ... efault.asp

product link:
http://viewsonic.com/products/airpanel_airpanelv110.htm

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I've been fiddling with a "poor man's tablet", a Sonic|Blue ProGear. http://www.mira2go.com/ It is a pretty damn fun toy, and I have to put my ear against the thing to try and hear the HDD (which is the only thing that makes any noise). I loaded it up with a copy of XP Tablet (that I procured from a...

Start with the fans...

If you replace your CPU and case fans with quieter ones, that will make a big difference. If it is still noisy look into replacing the PSU. What is the current PSU model?

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perhaps you've got a prototype or test model?

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Smiley,
I, too have been poking about the mini-itx site.

If you link over to their store, you'll find this:
http://www.mini-itx.com/store/default.asp?c=9#p67

The exact same PSU as used in the Cubids. They show it rated at 55W.

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So, I wanna build a cool mini rig. If I can get the resolution of the onboard VGA on the Via EPIA to do 800X480, I will likely use this monitor: http://www.xenarc.com/product/700ts.html. I'm also looking into seeing if the PowerStrip utility might help me.... http://www.entechtaiwan.com/ps.htm Has a...

Ophanium,

I'm gonna give you some homework:

Your reading assignment:

AMD Athlon MP Processor Build & Installation Guides

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Well done, Crisspy!!!!

MikeC,
Yank this post and make it part of the main site!!

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Hey Bacon:

Check this thread for some thoughts on the topic:

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/forums ... php?t=2243

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ps Welcome!

I'm not sure which drive you have, and what exactly you are looking for... By "slow down" do you mean Acoustic Management? Anyhow, look here: http://www.storage.ibm.com/hdd/support/download.htm I think you are looking for IBM Feature Tool (version 1.50). Be sure to check and see if your drive is sup...

If you are following this thread, you need to read this other thread: http://forums.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2257 Where you could find a link to the Xbit article , where you could find this list: The new Athlon XP supports Cool'N'Quiet technology, which allows changing the CPU core ...

If you are following this thread, you need to read this other thread:

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/forums ... php?t=2262

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Simple & Effective? Yes Attractive & Aesthetically Pleasing? Hardly... I think gaming god is a little closer to the mark, as I doubt poster paper will be much better than a duct tape duct. (Especially considering you've got a window.) Looking at the furnace in my home gave me an idea that you might ...

Anantech.com has a pretty elaborate "my system" setup where users can store information on a number of "rigs". I didn't see photos, and I feel that having a "Gallery" or "Showroom" forum would probably better serve what we're after. The cool thing about the anandtech setup is that they can effective...

Intake and exhaust at the rear, intake at the bottom, exhaust at the top. Gonna start with one fan (exhaust), and add if necessary.

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I got a cabinet from Home Depot (or was it Lowe's?) that I'm planning on making an enclosure from. I intend to maintain the integrity of my enlight cases, shoving the entire lot (2 machines) into the cabinet. Hopefully that'll aid in keeping the noise down.

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doesn't make me regret my swiftys !!!

does make me glad i passed on the zalman.

Thanks Mike! great work

Hey joseph,
Care to post some instructions on the wire splitting mod?

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What about AMBIENT temp? What temp is your room?

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