Antec P180 Review, Part 1: A Silent System

jmke · 27th June 2005, 21:44

Granted, a minimalist Pentium-M system isn't going to tax the thermal capabilities of this case, but I was able to run this system, and keep it very cool even under hot ambient temperatures all with only one case fan, and that was running at an inaudible 5V. The only way I can tell if this system is running is to look at the power LED (a bit too bright for my tastes). This, to me, is a perfect litmus test of a quiet PC.

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article254-page1.html

Sidney · 27th June 2005, 23:30

It would be better to test the case with desktop CPU setup. Granted, using Intel M processor will certainly produce a very quiet system where a comparion with a laptop would be more appropriate

jmke · 27th June 2005, 23:56

it's part 1

Sidney · 28th June 2005, 00:04

Need new glasses

jmke · 28th June 2005, 00:12

didn't know you had old ones

Faiakes · 28th June 2005, 12:36

Indeed, I would like to see a 4000+ AMD in there.

Sidney · 29th June 2005, 03:01

All you need is to take a look at this and the result.

Fan duct theory ...

27th June 2005, 21:44	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	Antec P180 Review, Part 1: A Silent System Granted, a minimalist Pentium-M system isn't going to tax the thermal capabilities of this case, but I was able to run this system, and keep it very cool even under hot ambient temperatures all with only one case fan, and that was running at an inaudible 5V. The only way I can tell if this system is running is to look at the power LED (a bit too bright for my tastes). This, to me, is a perfect litmus test of a quiet PC. http://www.silentpcreview.com/article254-page1.html __________________

27th June 2005, 23:30	#2
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,730	It would be better to test the case with desktop CPU setup. Granted, using Intel M processor will certainly produce a very quiet system where a comparion with a laptop would be more appropriate __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

27th June 2005, 23:56	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	it's part 1 __________________

28th June 2005, 00:04	#4
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,730	Need new glasses __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

28th June 2005, 00:12	#5
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,473	didn't know you had old ones __________________

28th June 2005, 12:36	#6
Faiakes Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 507	Indeed, I would like to see a 4000+ AMD in there.

29th June 2005, 03:01	#7
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,730	All you need is to take a look at this and the result. Fan duct theory ... __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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