Build a Quiet Gaming System

jmke · 16th March 2006, 18:58

Killer gaming rigs are one thing, but we're getting a little weary of the noise a lot of these high-end systems make. So we set out to build a high-performance, but quiet, gaming system. Before we dive into particulars, let's take a look at the goals we set out here

jmke · 16th March 2006, 19:02

Case: Sonata II
PSU: Seasonic S12
Mobo: Passive NB cooled
CPU: FX-57 (why o why?)
Cooler: Zalman CNPS7700ALCU (Quiet?)
GPU: 7900GTX with stock cooling (Quiet???)
HDD: Western Digital (they are not the quietest around...)

some unwise choices in there in my humble opinion for a silent gaming system. way too expensive CPU and GPU.

16th March 2006, 20:38

GPU needs a Accellero
CPU needs a Ninia with high end silent fan
Samsung Spinpoint
Case needs get better fans

it isn't that hard, they are complete noobs

jmke · 16th March 2006, 20:49

not quite "noobs"; rather "mainstream", and not really enthusiasts

16th March 2006, 23:07

I don't accept that. I accept it when I get mainstream advice on a forum but not on a review site.

jmke · 16th March 2006, 23:12

installing another cooler on video card: enthusiast

the other points: you are correct; if they can install zalman 7700, they can install ninja too, it's at least as easy.

maybe we should do our own "silent gaming system guide"

jmke · 16th March 2006, 23:26

omg; now the article is slashdotted and thousands of people will follow bad advice

http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.../03/16/2147250

16th March 2006, 18:58	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Build a Quiet Gaming System Killer gaming rigs are one thing, but we're getting a little weary of the noise a lot of these high-end systems make. So we set out to build a high-performance, but quiet, gaming system. Before we dive into particulars, let's take a look at the goals we set out here __________________

16th March 2006, 19:02	#2
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	Case: Sonata II PSU: Seasonic S12 Mobo: Passive NB cooled CPU: FX-57 (why o why?) Cooler: Zalman CNPS7700ALCU (Quiet?) GPU: 7900GTX with stock cooling (Quiet???) HDD: Western Digital (they are not the quietest around...) some unwise choices in there in my humble opinion for a silent gaming system. way too expensive CPU and GPU. __________________

16th March 2006, 20:49	#4
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	not quite "noobs"; rather "mainstream", and not really enthusiasts __________________

16th March 2006, 23:12	#6
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	installing another cooler on video card: enthusiast the other points: you are correct; if they can install zalman 7700, they can install ninja too, it's at least as easy. maybe we should do our own "silent gaming system guide" __________________

16th March 2006, 23:26	#7
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	omg; now the article is slashdotted and thousands of people will follow bad advice http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.../03/16/2147250 __________________

16th March 2006, 20:38	#3
Rutar Posts: n/a	GPU needs a Accellero CPU needs a Ninia with high end silent fan Samsung Spinpoint Case needs get better fans it isn't that hard, they are complete noobs

16th March 2006, 23:07	#5
Rutar Posts: n/a	I don't accept that. I accept it when I get mainstream advice on a forum but not on a review site.

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