This is not a PC, its a vacuum cleaner

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17-02-2006, 08:21 PM
Skii

This is not a PC, its a vacuum cleaner

Well my Intel 955XBK and 2.8D Extreme system is running great ...

BUT

IT is as loud as a ruddy vacuum cleaner :(

Any tips ? Seriously - its stupidly loud :(
17-02-2006, 08:51 PM
weebroonieuk

go for a cooler operating 939 opteron :P

or watercool it , once you go wet you wont go ....emm back !
17-02-2006, 08:59 PM
Koolpc

Check all your fans. Stopping them one by one to see which one is noisiest. Also check the cpu heatsink and fan. The Thermalright XP-120 or SI-120 with a Nexus fan on it would be a superb option.

See what the fans are like on your PSU. It may be that too. Again, the Seasonic ones are dead quiet.
17-02-2006, 09:01 PM
Workaholic

The packaged fan is a bit noisy. I'm gonna replace mine with a zalman after this semester when I get time to mess around with it.
17-02-2006, 09:20 PM
Noni

Name your hole system and we could piont out what to do.
17-02-2006, 09:21 PM
Clunk

i agree, some quieter fans, a heatsink with a 120mm fan on it and a fan controller. failing that you could try these

:)
17-02-2006, 10:33 PM
Skii

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunk

i agree, some quieter fans, a heatsink with a 120mm fan on it and a fan controller. failing that you could try these

:)

I think my missus could do with them, the noise bothers her the most !

Ok guys

500W PSU from my old build - v quiet
D955XBK Intel mobo
P42.8D Extreme with Intel fan
6800GS

Seriously, I think its the fan that has come with the P4, seems VERY loud :o
17-02-2006, 10:37 PM
Noni

Ok, I would

-Get a Zalman 9500 from scan, yes there are better coolers but the zalman is silent (at minimum setting) and with the included package (fanmate and all the other extras) its a bargain.

-Get a Zalman VF700CU for your graphics card. This will viod warranty but it will help and also increase the value of your card. Again, this is upto you.

-The PSU, please inspect the PSU as it might be a sound source.

What about case fans? What HARDDRIVE do you have?
18-02-2006, 10:52 AM
Skii

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noni

Ok, I would

-Get a Zalman 9500 from scan, yes there are better coolers but the zalman is silent (at minimum setting) and with the included package (fanmate and all the other extras) its a bargain.

-Get a Zalman VF700CU for your graphics card. This will viod warranty but it will help and also increase the value of your card. Again, this is upto you.

-The PSU, please inspect the PSU as it might be a sound source.

What about case fans? What HARDDRIVE do you have?

No case fans, Hardrive is a Maxtor 80Gb SATA form Scan - brand new

Cheers for the suggestions :)
18-02-2006, 04:28 PM
Noni

Maxtor HD's make alot of noise (I know, I got one). But with the 9500 and VF700 you will have a near silent pC!
18-02-2006, 04:45 PM
johnny02004976

Quote:

Originally Posted by weebroonieuk

go for a cooler operating 939 opteron :P

or watercool it , once you go wet you wont go ....emm back !

i agree -ive def been bitten by the watercooling bug :mrgreen:
18-02-2006, 05:48 PM
weebroonieuk

watercooling is the only way ive done it for about 4 or 5v years its easy aslong as your half competent and better performance and quieter aslong as the right parts are chosen