Re: Re: Quietening server

[Simon Ryley <simon.ryley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Andy

I had a similar issue with my Media PC which sits next to the TV.

What are the sources of noise?  In my case it was the HDD, cpu fan and
power supply fan.

I changed the HDD for a Samsung Spinpoint SATA, (about the quietest you
can get), got a coolermaster cpu heatsink with a Zalman 92mm fan over
it, (the Flower Cooler was too big and fouled the case) and got a power
supply with a 120mm variable speed fan, which doesn't even run if the
system is cool enough.  Finally I made sure it was in a position where
it can get lots of cool air in AND easily push the hot air out.  Also,
have a think about air flow through the case, (so move / clip ribbon
cables out of the way) clean out the dust, and space hot components away
from each other if poss.  Finally I stuck the whole lot in an Antec Aria
case, which has good airflow but pretty good noise absorbing composite
panels.

Not too expensive, and so much quieter.

Hope that helps,

Simon



Andy Davies wrote:

> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, robin <robin@j...> wrote:
> > I'd like some advice on a good contact for reducing the noise
from my
> > pc.  I have very open plan house, and no space for a dedicated
node
> 0,
> > consequently the PC I use for server for house (printing,
slimp3s,
> file
> > serving, internet serving, MrHouse and my workstation) is audible
> from a
> > couple of rooms other than my study where it is. As it serves
music
> it
> > runs 7x24 (two teenage users insist on access to music most of
time).
> >
> > I probably have £100 to £150 to help reduce the noise to a
reasonable
> > degree, any advice or pointers would be appreciated.  Currently
it is
> > and Athlon XP1800+, in a pretty standard case, but with some
noise
> > insulation (Asaka.. foam sheeting) inside it.  Two hard drives,
and a
> > standard (if there is such a thing) 300W power supply.
> >
> > 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
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