Is it worth getting acoustic foam for a p183?

[Cambion]

Hi there,

I'm planning on putting together a i5 system with a 5850 using the p183 case. I'm quite sensitive to noise and will probably w/c my system when a 5850 cover is available.

My question is this:

I know the p183 is excellent at reducing noise but is it worth me fitting acoustic foam to try to reduce it further such as the stuff at:

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/pro...erials/ap-kits ?

Cheers,

Greg

[Veronica Feldmeier]

Originally Posted by Cambion

Hi there,

I'm planning on putting together a i5 system with a 5850 using the p183 case. I'm quite sensitive to noise and will probably w/c my system when a 5850 cover is available.

My question is this:

I know the p183 is excellent at reducing noise but is it worth me fitting acoustic foam to try to reduce it further such as the stuff at:

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/pro...erials/ap-kits ?

Cheers,

Greg

Hi Greg -

You're correct about the P183 reducing noise! The P183 is designed to be one of our quietest cases. It features a dual chamber design, with the power supply residing in a separate chamber, to reduce noise and heat. Furthermore, the three-layer, sound-deadening side panels and front door (aluminum, plastic, aluminum) add to eliminating as much noise as possible and ensure quiet operation.

The below reviews include detailed information on the P183's performance capabilities and features.

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/antec_p183/

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/733

Hope this information is helpful!

Kindly,
Veronica

[Brewster0101]

What do you use your PC for and whats the CPU spec? I always thought water cooling was the wat to go for a silent pc but after many years of trying I could never hit silent. Noise from pumps were the biggest issue.

In the end I have just brought a super quiet CPU heatsink and GPU cooler and have a silent pc. Gets turn from silent to slight noise when playin COD4 but thats to be expected.