Right now, I would lean towards the SilenX, but I find that with most things, I don't really know the product till I've lived with it for a while. That makes sense. Especially with something like quiet computing. It's perhaps a little more subjective (in terms of type of noise and how annoying we p...

Mike,

So what do you think is quieter then:

1. A modified PSU (with unrestrictive grills/vents) using a Panaflow L1A @ 5V for a fan or,

2. An (unmodified) 14 dBA SilenX PSU

Also think about getting a Zalman Multi adaptor, it is very cheap and converts from a single 4-pin molex to 2x 5v 3pin + 2x 12v 3 pin connectors. Perfect solution for multiple fans.. I can't remember exactly where, but in one of the threads here at SPCR I read that these things can actually make no...

Excellent. Now I only have to do the work for the 5V adaptor !!
Thanks guys !!

Fans are light, and you can use fan isolators, but you couldn't do that with a PSU I think another approach is to isolate the fan inside the PSU. I'm confused? Aren't the above the opposite ? Either way, I did send an email to Silicon Accoustics and asked them if you can use their blue fan isolator...

Thanks for the link.

Perhaps you could use grommets plus those nylon screws from Home Depot that was mentioned in the thread, "Grommets from Radioshack".
http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... radioshack

Mr. Bundy,

You rock !! That is exactly what I'm looking for (of course I would have like'd to have bought a product that didn't requried the mods - but I'll just have to live with it !!).

Thanks for your great help !!

I'm not sure if that's it. Either one looks very possible. What I want to do is take my Panaflow fan and plug it into a "thingie" that both: 1. Allows me to connect my stock Panaflow fan into a typical 4 pin "Molex" cable from my PSU, and 2. Makes the Panaflow operate at 5V (instead of 12V) It would...

halcyon, psu silical gel dampening mat (to isolate psu from the case) I've never heard of the above before. Please let us know where you get these (once you find out). I'm sure it couldn't hurt and they're probably not that expensive. I'd probably buy one regardless of what your impression was - jus...

So how does it work? (let me clarify the question here ..........)
I noticed that the 3 Pin goes to two 4 pin connectors. Is one (of the 4 pin connectors) wired for 5V and the other for 12V?

Rusty075,
Those are both TRULY EXCELLENT suggestions. I'm not sure when I'll get a chance to try things out, but I'll let you know when I do !!

Thanks very much !!

I tried modifying my Q-tech PSU with a low Flow Panaflow fan. The immediate "barrier" was the termination. My Panaflow has two wires that (for whatever reason) terminate on a 3 hole (female) connector. This 3 hole connector is exactly like the ones used to plug in your HSF/Case Fans into your Mother...

I read Mike's article, "Build a Simple 12V/5V Switch for Fans" so I have a fairly good idea, but I don't really need a switch, so what's the easiest way just to hook up my Panaflow L1A to an IDE connector off of a Power Supply? Is the only way to strip the wires on each and twist them together then ...

I've wondered about this case too !! Hopefully silentpcreview will do a review of it soon (hint, hint !!).

I think you might find that it is your graphics card causing the whine Since I'm going for quietness, my graphics cards is rather pathetic. It's an ATI Xpert 2000 Pro. I guess it's possible it's the card, but I would tend to think that a more high end card would do such a thing since my low end car...

Currently I have my case open and because I have my hard drive enclosed in an anti-noise box, it makes no noise. The CPU fan is near silent because it's a Panaflo. My only real complaint is the Power Supply. I've got a Q-tech, and the fan is kinda loud and the odd time is makes a high pitched whine....

So is it possible then that a well ventilated case could perhaps even out perform an open case (temp wise), due to the fact that the air is moving over the components, and not stagnant ?

Basically, the subject is useless unless the following assumption is true: that an open case is cooler than a closed case. I haven't tested this in any great detail, but if I'm wrong, please let me know because that would kibash this whole thread. Assuming the above is correct, is there anything wro...

So does this case have a see-through side panel or is that just a custom option that Directron is offering ? I hope you can get it with just two regular aluminum sides !! I don't have the desire to make the inside of my PC look like a rave party.