Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:48:29 +0200 From: "Lars Udo" <lars.udo@gmail.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Mini-Freebsd system on ram, to reduce noise? Message-ID: <2fef08390611261248u128fbe97rc79e0eaeb3233139@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <2fef08390611261110k1e406137jb49819292d6873ca@mail.gmail.com> References: <2fef08390611260458y60040904gb0fa5e05aefba5d9@mail.gmail.com> <2fef08390611261110k1e406137jb49819292d6873ca@mail.gmail.com>
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----< snip >---- That's not exactly the answer you're seeking here... but for the sake of people searching the archives: Contrary to popular belief, HDDs are not always the biggest noise makers, unless they're very old. The fans transmitting vibrations to the PC case are usually the worse culprits. I'm using a fanless EPIA-5000 (VIA C3) mini-ATX board with an attached Samsmung HDD in my living room. The disk, despite being the only source of noise and over 2 1/2 years old, is barely audible. In fact, the head seeking is the loudest and it's still barely a whisper. That's ideal for a very silent server/desktop PC and is also a good power saver. Of course all HDDs do get louder over time; but with the right kind of enclosure and dampening suspensions (a.k.a. ribbon bands), it's still very quiet. Regards, -cpghost -----< snip >---- Yes, with money could by ultimate uber-silent computer, but my goal is to go with what i have and try to get best of freebsd :)
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