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Build a Quiet Gaming System

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the whirrrrrrrrrr dept.

ThinSkin writes "Armed with a newly discovered soundproofing foam, Loyd Case from ExtremeTech set out to build a quiet gaming rig that hits the sweet spot in both performance and silence. After choosing the right components and insulating the PC case, Loyd's silent PC weighed in at a shade under $2500, scored 5206 3DMarks, and is hardly audible from more than a meter away."

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  1. Other options by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Why not grab the cheaper components and shove the machine in a cupboard?

    Theres nothing holding you back and you gain space and reduction in noise without paying.
    If you live in a colder climate, you could also try rigging up something outside your (upstairs) window.

    Incidentally, the 3dmark result is with 3d Mark 2006.

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    liqbase :: faster than paper
  2. Noise matters that much by poker+bonuses · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Whats really the difference if the fan makes a little noise. Turn the speakers up some and you wont hear anything

  3. Re:3d iMarks by Slashcrap · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Unfortunately 3D Mark only produces integer results - depending on whether they round up or down you would either get 0 or 1 3D Mark.

    Sorry, I forgot to mention this is for 3D Mark 2001. For 2005 you would have to divide the results by about 20. So that would give you......

    DIVIDE BY ZERO ERROR: Calling exception handler.....
    Exception handler not found....
    Stack dump in progress....
    Brain Rebooting at 12:44 GMT.

    Bootloader v1.01 (C) Yarweh Industries 4004 BC
    DRM Key not found - disabling psychic networking...