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Building the Ultimate Silent PC

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the a-mod-not-to-be-missed dept.

TRH writes "You had a post not long ago about building a totally quiet PC, I came across this article on Rabid Hardware where the author had another approach for quieting down a PC, through ripping out fans, motors and replacing heat sinks with sound deadener material. Funny read, especially from a site that's known in the modding world for being a little off-the-wall to begin with." Finally, the silent PC you crave, and for a change, this one won't cost you a fortune.

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  1. Re:Yeah, that is quiet... by VitrosChemistryAnaly · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Holy crap...

    Can something be modded down (Score:-1, Rascist)?

    'Cause if it can, this post should.

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    "It's a tarp!" -- Dyslexic Admiral Ackbar
  2. It has already been said, but... by Zenithal · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Given there's been more than one or two posts about how this is a really good idea, I think it's time to make something absolutely clear:

    Do not, for the love of God, do this to your computer

    I mean, people. Pay attention! It's in the humor section. The guy is 'removing nasty noise producting chips' with a dull pair of sissors.

    Sanity now!

    They aren't serious!

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    Aaron
    AaronCameron.net
  3. On a silent PC, what does it sound like when... by bbc22405 · · Score: 1, Redundant

    ...the slashdot effect hits?
    (Anybody got a mirror? I can't read the article.)