System Noise

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 9:48 pm

Well I finally replaced my server's PSU with an Antec TruPower (the workstation already has one). Amazing how much that quieted my computer room.

Noise is particularly annoying for me because my server and workstation are at desk height on my immediate left, on top of a legal size 2 drawer metal file cabinet.

Curiously, now that the system fans are so quiet I can hear another noise from my workstation that's driving me batty. It's a low hum that throbs. I'm pretty certain it's a sympathetic vibration of the sheet metal panels (if I hold the sides tightly with my hands it stops).

I just ordered the 4 sq ft pack of that Dynamat product that everyone seems to rave about. I'll line the case with the stuff and see if it helps. I'm also going to find a rubber mat to put under the two towers to isolate them from the file cabinet.

two slow · Post by **two slow** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:11 pm

I'm also looking at quieting my systems down some. Especially the one in my bed room. I'm even considering a dell for in there.

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:15 pm

The Antec TruPower PSUs are extremely quiet. I can attest to that.

two slow · Post by **two slow** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:34 pm

I was looking at a 430w trupower and some good quiet case fans. I might have to look into the Dynomat, and maybe some rubber washers for all the HDDs, if they would fit.

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:45 pm

My file server in my front room has one of thoe 80mm Deltas.. Its fkn loud. do u see me crying

nope LOL..

I need to get a new fan for that comp..

Once i somehow get a shuttle px.. i'll never have a desktop like that. each machine i get has to be a shuttle..

I cant wait till i can get Small form factor Dual Opteron LOL

Augix · Post by **Augix** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:50 pm

That sound cames form your Hard Drive !

so I have to buy this one

http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/sma ... e2002.html

chottoED · Post by **chottoED** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 2:46 pm

trade all that stuffs in for an Antec Sonata