I hate computer noise but I love computers and it was time for a new computer purchase. My first approach was to buy everything passive (GPU, CPU, PSU) but apparently there are not many components that fit those constraints. Instead I went for semi-passive components that only run their fans if necessary. I chose:
- low power CPU to not generate too much heat
- gigantic CPU cooler to eliminate the need of a fan
- just one big case running on very low rpm to transfer heat out of the chassis
Full component list for a quiet pc
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- Gigantic CPU cooler
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- Dremel time!
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- I used a battery for support.
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- Cleaning up metal residue.
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- Mount it.
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- Slighly smaller but still big.
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- Just enough room between the cooler and the GPU.
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- Mounted in case.
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- Other side showing the GPU.
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- Finished.
Booting up is a bit noisy because the GPU fans and the HDDs throttle up. But after a few seconds it is almost completely quiet.
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