Re: Re: Quietening server

[LeeUKHA <mailinglists@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Which PSU did you use? And was it much better or just a bit?

> 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