[ale] upgrading desktop

[Steve Litt]

On Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:31:08 -0400
Bob via Ale <ale at ale.org> wrote:

> A couple more questions relating to building a desktop.
> 
> 1)  My wife is sensitive to noise, and we're often working in the
> same office at home.  She has mentioned that my current=old desktop
> is noisy. Even though I don't notice it unless I think about it, I
> have to agree.
> 
> When building a new desktop, what things can/should I do to keep it 
> reasonably quiet?

* Use big (200mm) fans, spinning slowly.
* Low power CPU, under 100 watts. 65 watts even better.
* Control the CPU cooler fan electronically.
* Use SSD disks where possible.
* If you must use spinning rust disks, make them 2.5" instead of 3.5".
* Route your cables so they don't contact fans or bang anything.

SteveT

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