Quieting

iKettles

iKettles

iKettles

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Finally got my system to a level of coolness I like, idles at around 32 degrees and loads at around 55 degrees. I'm now concentrating on silencing. I have 1 rear Antec Tricool which on the lowest setting is silent. I'm considering replacing my two front 92mm fans with some silent ones. My front ones aren't incredibly loud but they use molex and I'd like to get a fan controller aswell. So this is what I need:
Decent fan controller for 4 fans
Two decent 92mm fans
Something to silence my hard drive
I have an Antec NSK6500, btw. I've also got an Arctic Accelero S1 on the way to silence my graphics card (it's passive).
 
DaveMac said:
Bungee cord suspension is more effective for removing vibration resonance, though noisy seeking/use will need a full enclosure or a replacing with a quieter drive.
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I currently have a Maxtor 320GB, it's not incredibly loud but I would like to keep it as silent as possible. How does bungee chord suspension work? Have you got any pictures of it?
 
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I used this crazy garden wire stuff :p Its hanging from the hard drive caddy in my stacker if you didn't realize :D
 
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iKettles said:
I currently have a Maxtor 320GB, it's not incredibly loud but I would like to keep it as silent as possible. How does bungee chord suspension work? Have you got any pictures of it?
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Pics here. Personally I prefer to twist the cord so that the bottom part of the loop goes over the top of the drive and the top part goes underneath, this works best in 5.25" bays as it keeps the drive centred in the bay.
 
I use 2-3mm diameter bungee cord from an outdoor shop, other people have had success with narrow sewing elastic.
 
I used 5mm 'ribbon' elastic from a haberdashery (best £1.35 I've ever spent)

Used the image below as a guide but as the elastic is flat it give reasonable laterial grip (can turn case on it's side and drives don't move) also mounted my DVD drive this way - works a treat but no longer lines up with the bay covers (not a problem as my case has a door TJ05)

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Are the drives totally silent like this? Or is there a better method of silencing? Also, will the drives not fall out? I move my case around a lot as I do a lot of upgrades.
 
not totally silent no (I can just hear my raptor at night when the house is quiet) as you still get read/write noise - you'd need an enclosure for 0dB

Never had a drive move or slide out on me - elastic is very tight mind - also you can secure the drive by screwing throught the bunge or elastic as shown on RoachycaL images above
 
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shadowscotland said:
not totally silent no (I can just hear my raptor at night when the house is quiet) as you still get read/write noise - you'd need an enclosure for 0dB

Never had a drive move or slide out on me - elastic is very tight mind - also you can secure the drive by screwing throught the bunge or elastic as shown on RoachycaL images above
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How much would an enclosure set me back?
 
I spose not loads of people have oversized cables. I just found it one hell of a lot easier to suspend them from the drive caddy? I cant hear the drives at all which has to be a good result. The rubber absorbs everything
 
Found the pic taken over 2 years ago:
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That was 3mm 'shock-cord' bought from a trade store on the auction site.

A decent enclosure will set you back ~£30, then you have the potential heat issue as the noise insulation also acts as heat insulation.

A new Spinpoint or WD AAKS can be virtually silent in a bungee, most probably quieter than an older Maxtor or raptor inside an enclosure.
 
I guess bungee it is then. Also, using a fan controller can I actually turn a fan off? Also, can anyone recommend some cheaper 92 fans?
 
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