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    Interference of computer - new cabinet or new fans

    As the title suggests, I am tired of my noisy computer.

    I had a theory that my alu-formed cabinet resonance and thus increased noise from blowers. After reading several posts I have got the impression that when people demand quieter computers, greater emphasis is placed on the choice of coolers than cabinets.

    I am satisfied with my computer's performance and have never had problems with overheating. I use it approx. 6 hours a day for word processing and an hour with CS. The computer is turned on like 8-10 hours a day.

    By opening up, listen and try, I have located the most annoying sound to the graphics card fan.


    I have some questions:

    1. Should I buy a new cabinet (the expensive option). In that case, it is hot on Antec Performance 182 or NZXT HU001.

    2. Can I cut the cord to the graphics card fan, and not to be cooling on the graphics card? (cheap solution)

    3. Or do I need a passive cooler for the graphics card? - If so, what is recommended?

    4. Can I somehow have a cabinet coolers? (and of course PSU and cpu)
    Possibly, if I replace some of them? and which can then be recommended?
    (considering the switch CPU it has been running for 4 years - as PSU-fan)

    5. An alternative would be to blower or other noise reduction materials in the pages. But I have heard that it does not help much, but increases the heat considerably. Some input on the idea?

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    Re: Interference of computer - new cabinet or new fans

    My computer specs are as possible.
    Cabinet: Coolermaster ATC-220C-AX1 1x 80 mm. Standard Fan (rear)
    CPU cooler: Zalman CNPS 7000B Cu 120 mm. blowing.
    Graphics: Inno3D GeForce 7900GT (with annoying fan)
    PSU: PSU SHG 500 Watt Low Noise, 120mm

    It was a long message, but I hope there is someone who has a few good ideas for the key words: Silent and economically responsible

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    Re: Interference of computer - new cabinet or new fans

    The best / cheapest solution is to mount a second and more quiet cooler on the graphics card.
    It could, for example. be the Arctic Accelero S1, as in the first place is cheap, very effective and it is passive = it is 100% silent!:

    EDIT:
    Cabinet has also little / nothing to say in terms of noise. But basically it is the parts put into the enclosure noise.

    Then use quieter fan (possibly fitted with rubber screws) and HD's put in suspension, are all helping to reduce noise significant and far cheaper than moving to a quiet enclosure.

    For example, you choose. an Antec 182, you must switch fans anyway, to get it quiet.

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    Re: Interference of computer - new cabinet or new fans

    Thanks for a quick and accurate response.
    Let me begin with some fans, rubber mountings and rubber screws.

    And the passive radiator is commissioned from the local hardware dealer.

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    Re: Interference of computer - new cabinet or new fans

    On closer investigation, I come to that there is a large difference on a passive cooler for my existing graphics card, and so in a new (better?) Passively cooled graphics card.

    I've looked at some, and will just ask if they are at least as good as I have - and which one can be recommended. Is also open to alternatives.

    I have only connected to one screen - with DVI.

    They are all pci 2.0. I "merely" go with the passive cooler until I can afford the BIG upgrade.

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    Re: Interference of computer - new cabinet or new fans

    The graphics are not nearly as good as your current 7900GT.

    Whether you can use PCI-e 2.0, will depend on which motherboard you have and its PCI-e port supports PCI-e 1.0a, or whether it is PCI-e 1.1.
    For now can not run with PCI-e 2.0 graphics card.

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