Sound proofing worth it?

Scottland · 31 Oct 2014 at 22:24

Hi,

Just wondering if sound proofing is worth it at all? Looking at the akasa paxmate as an example to do the 2 side panels, bottom & top.

Its a pretty quiet case at the moment, but would like to drown out the 3 hard drives a little.

Thanks

Randomface74 · 31 Oct 2014 at 22:26

pro way to drown out hard drives:

replace them with ssds

Scottland · 31 Oct 2014 at 22:35

billysielu said:
pro way to drown out hard drives:

replace them with ssds

Don't really fancy dropping a grand to replace them

Mal X · 1 Nov 2014 at 00:15

no not really, you still hear a noise

the best way to reduce noise is to have an open air case/test bench, so you can reduce the need for so many fans, but this means far more dust

Steveocee · 1 Nov 2014 at 00:25

Sound proofing is ok but you may find it increases temps inside the case, hence more fan noise.

A sound deadened case is noticeable but you need to pair it with some very decent quiet fans also.