[AccessD] OT: Noisy computer

JC,
You might find this as ironic as I do. I have a Compaq w4000 SCSI
workstation (very fast BTW) that has a BIOS setting for the hard drive:
Fast/Quiet.

Of course I choose fast and yes, it is very noisy (when I have the door to
my "bullpen" open).
:o)

JB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of John Colby
> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 12:32 AM
> To: AccessD
> Subject: [AccessD] OT: Noisy computer
>
>
> I just thought I'd share a tip.
>
> I build my own computers from parts.  About two years ago now I
> bought these
> rather nice cases, bought motherboards with AMD 1333 mhz thunderbird procs
> and used Thermaltake volcanoes in them plus 3 case fans (plus two in the
> power supply).  Needless to say it was NOISY!!!
>
> So noisy I couldn't hear a phone conversation.
>
> I finally decided I'd had enough.  I found a HSF called the Thermaltake
> Silent Boost.  NICE!  All copper, 80mm low noise fan.  Almost
> silent.  That
> got rid of the jet engine sound from the 60mm 4500 rpm fans on
> the old HSF,
> but the case fans were still pretty loud.  I was just about to order low
> noise variable speed fans when I ran across this article:
> http://www.cpemma.co.uk/7volt.html
>
> I decided since it was free and immediate (I'm a right now kinda
> guy) I'd go
> ahead and try it.  Essentially you build a cable (don't panic, it's easy)
> that feeds 7 volts to the fan instead of the normal 12, which reduces the
> fan speed (and air volume) which reduces the noise (and air volume).
>
> As long as the remaining air volume is sufficient to keep the
> case cool all
> is fine.  I have 3 case fans anyway, 1 intake and 2 exhaust.  It turns out
> that the temperature on the proc went up from ~104 f to 107 f
> idle.  Not too
> bad actually.  And the difference in noise between the new HSF and lower
> voltage to the case fans is immense.  Not dead silent by any
> means but quiet
> now instead of sounding like the cleaning lady with a vacuum in my ear.
>
> Saved myself ~$40-$50 on new case fans.  Check it out, it worked for me.
> http://www.cpemma.co.uk/7volt.html
>
> John W. Colby
> www.colbyconsulting.com
>
>
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