Re: Quietening server

["Andy Davies" <dajdavies@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, robin <robin@j...> wrote:
> I'd like some advice on a good contact for reducing the noise from
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> pc.  I have very open plan house, and no space for a dedicated node=20
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> consequently the PC I use for server for house (printing, slimp3s,=20
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> serving, internet serving, MrHouse and my workstation) is audible=20
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> couple of rooms other than my study where it is. As it serves music=20
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> runs 7x24 (two teenage users insist on access to music most of time).
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> I probably have =A3100 to =A3150 to help reduce the noise to a
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> degree, any advice or pointers would be appreciated.  Currently it
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> and Athlon XP1800+, in a pretty standard case, but with some noise=20
> insulation (Asaka.. foam sheeting) inside it.  Two hard drives, and
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> standard (if there is such a thing) 300W power supply.
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> regards, robin

Big heat sink, quiet fans and a quiet PSU.

Have a look at http://www.quietpc.com/uk/products.php
for some ideas

Cheers

Andy