Quietest tower case?

badbob · 7 Oct 2007 at 23:38

For a HTPC, doesn't have to be a "HTPC" case prefer tower. Board is MATX, only have a 2.5" + 3.5" HD. Scythe Ninja HSF.

Looked at Antec P182, are there any alternatives? Perhaps MATX size mobo area, but similar amount of HD cages (say 4+)

simonnance · 8 Oct 2007 at 00:06

Most of noie is fan related, so it depends upon what you are going to put into it, no point buying a decent quiet case if you are going to put a gfx in that sounds like a hoover.... good cases can dampen noise slightly, but not turn a tornado into a summer breeze (if you get my meaning).

badbob · 8 Oct 2007 at 11:15

It's a a HTPC, motherboard and videocard is passive, CPU fan is at 600rpm. Case fans at lowest speed. So want a case that'll lower the already low amount of noise.

darkblade · 8 Oct 2007 at 11:34

Have you considered using sound proofing foam?

19ninety · 8 Oct 2007 at 19:10

antec sonata are quiet, well mine is until the fans get busy when gaming.

also try using a well known auction site and look up Brown Bread Sound Dead, its a cheaper alternative to dynamat sound deadening pads, just get a few sheets n stick em nicely inside your case, top bottom n sides.