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Chrispy_ wrote:[*]Phanteks Eclipse P400S, sound-damped and windowless. I've never used one but it looks to be based off the Evolv that I have (and is good).
Aranarth wrote:I highly recommend getting a fan controller.
Usacomp2k3 wrote:Are there any cases that have ducted intakes for the GPU and/or CPU? Back in the day I had modded an 80mm fan mount in the window to duct for the intake on the blower-style cooler for the GPU. That gave it fresh air and exhausted most of the heat directly out of the case.
Chrispy_ wrote:Usacomp2k3 wrote:Are there any cases that have ducted intakes for the GPU and/or CPU? Back in the day I had modded an 80mm fan mount in the window to duct for the intake on the blower-style cooler for the GPU. That gave it fresh air and exhausted most of the heat directly out of the case.
Not any more, or at least if there are they're rare enough that I haven't seen one in a case made in the last 6-7 years (and I see a lot of cases in my line of work).
morphine wrote:I've always built as-quiet-as-possible PCs without getting into fancy fanless PSUs and whatnot.
Half your problem is the case, the other half is what you put in it. I recommend the Fractal Define R5, or the Define C (which I personally own and can attest for), and a Noctua D15S. Seeing as you already have those selected, you're good. I was going to suggest an RM-series Corsair PSU, but you already have yours. You'll be fine. Just remember to let set the fan profiles in your mobo to a silent profile. Your PC will be silent when you're not gaming, and will emit a low, pleasant tone when your are.
morphine wrote:I've always built as-quiet-as-possible PCs without getting into fancy fanless PSUs and whatnot.
Half your problem is the case, the other half is what you put in it. I recommend the Fractal Define R5, or the Define C (which I personally own and can attest for), and a Noctua D15S. Seeing as you already have those selected, you're good. I was going to suggest an RM-series Corsair PSU, but you already have yours. You'll be fine. Just remember to let set the fan profiles in your mobo to a silent profile. Your PC will be silent when you're not gaming, and will emit a low, pleasant tone when your are.
Kinketsu2 wrote:As an aside, my current work/play space is a basement room. My current system is in my storage area, literally on the other side of cinder block wall, through which many years ago I drilled a large-diameter hole, and ran long DVI-D and HDMI cables through. That has been perfect silence (and also perfect for keeping both room temperature and system temperature low), and so I'm spoiled.
morphine wrote:Derp, I meant the R6. I've recommended the R5 for so long that I forgot that the new model was already out
DPete27 wrote:1) 140mm fans are good, especially in the front panel, but 140mm in secondary fan locations isn't a necessity. There are plenty of silent 120mm fans out there.
DPete27 wrote:3) mATX mobo/case places the GPU closer to the bottom panel fan for more direct airflow path.
4) Shorter front-back case dimension is better because it places the front panel fans closer to the CPU/GPU