A6-PACK ☆ ISK 300-90 picoPSU HTPC A6-3500 Very Silent!

(2012-04-30 19:01)eskro Wrote:  

(2012-04-30 17:08)bluray Wrote:  As it show in my tests (post #353), HTPC with AMD CPU cooler, case fan and PSU fan have zero noise at seating area.......

thanks but i dont need your test to tell me if i find my cooler noisy or not.
i got ears to do so.

I have to agree on this one with Eskro.... because I have tested and I know for sure what keeps cooler and less noise to me.

So I drunk-ordered my first built based on this thread.
Thanks Beer40oz (and the rest of the hardware dudes). Now its just a matter of waiting for the parts to come.
My only question so far is - whats up with the creepy rabbit in the background of this pic? http://imgur.com/a/Ib1Op#9

(2012-04-30 19:17)Beer40oz Wrote:  

(2012-04-30 19:01)eskro Wrote:  

(2012-04-30 17:08)bluray Wrote:  As it show in my tests (post #353), HTPC with AMD CPU cooler, case fan and PSU fan have zero noise at seating area.......

thanks but i dont need your test to tell me if i find my cooler noisy or not.
i got ears to do so.

I have to agree on this one with Eskro.... because I have tested and I know for sure what keeps cooler and less noise to me.

I still don't understand why you guys have your HTPC out in plain view. Just hide it in a closet or cabinet. If this is a "Home Theater PC", then make it like a theater, and hide your gear. You should only see a screen and MAYBE some speakers. If your gear is tucked away properly, noise is a non-factor. Although, cooling becomes more important. My stock fan is doing the job for cooling, though.

Nice thread, beer! Your HTPC is awesome! If anyone with a $400 budget asks, I link them to this thread right here.

(2012-04-30 19:26)g8m3r Wrote:  So I drunk-ordered my first built based on this thread.
Thanks Beer40oz (and the rest of the hardware dudes). Now its just a matter of waiting for the parts to come.
My only question so far is - whats up with the creepy rabbit in the background of this pic? http://imgur.com/a/Ib1Op#9

LOL.... that wood bunny was given to me when my Homer bunny passed away! I love animals.... i miss her.... JAJA Drunk ordered.... (most people had...) lol...

(2012-04-30 19:28)maddog808 Wrote:  

(2012-04-30 19:17)Beer40oz Wrote:  

(2012-04-30 19:01)eskro Wrote:  thanks but i dont need your test to tell me if i find my cooler noisy or not.
i got ears to do so.

I have to agree on this one with Eskro.... because I have tested and I know for sure what keeps cooler and less noise to me.

I still don't understand why you guys have your HTPC out in plain view. Just hide it in a closet or cabinet. If this is a "Home Theater PC", then make it like a theater, and hide your gear. You should only see a screen and MAYBE some speakers. If your gear is tucked away properly, noise is a non-factor. Although, cooling becomes more important. My stock fan is doing the job for cooling, though.

Nice thread, beer! Your HTPC is awesome! If anyone with a $400 budget asks, I link them to this thread right here.

LOL I love to see my HTPC box.... it's beautiful.... maybe when I get rich and get a room just for my theater.... then I might rethink about it! But the only thing in the closet now its my server..... cool thanx for linking.... (maybe if the case was ugly then i'll hide it).....

(2012-04-30 01:04)CpTHOOK Wrote:  Hey guys....

Not to diminish my friend Beer40oz build at all, but IMHO, this fan noise issue has been unnecessarily sensationalized hype and the need for exotic aftermarket coolers are not always necessary. A more important focus should be on cost reduction! I mean.......unless your HTPC is always-on or you need to consider space in your case, Y the need for a super-quiet cooler option when you're watching a movie? I saved $40 on my "A6-Pack" build by sticking with the stock cooler. Now, some may disagree with my opinion as it their right to do so, but I will never again make an aftermarket cooler a priority feature unless the build will be placed in an area where noise reduction is paramount...ie., bedroom!

....cheers

+100.....you literally took the words out of my mouth. I built AMD A8-3850 HTPC with the help of these guys. With "Cool N Quiet" option and lower the fan level to 3 in AsRock bios, the stock AMD CPU cooler and stock Silverstone case/psu fans are very silent. It keeps CPU running cool too.

There is no noise whatsoever at the seating area. I placed the sound level meter on top of the HDTV, which is right on top of HTPC and there is zero noise from HTPC.

If you want to save a few dollars, I'm suggesting trying the stock fan with “Cool N Quiet” option and lowering the fan level to 3. You'll be fine.

Literally took the words out of my mouth too!

(2012-05-01 02:28)Beer40oz Wrote:  Literally took the words out of my mouth too!

http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid...pid1091362

I have got my antec 300-65 case and am loving the look of the case. It's not that big as i thought

@Beer40oz:
What software did you use to monitor temps and fan speeds?

I built mine exactly the same way as yours, and placed mine in a Multimedia-closet.

I want to compare it to yours.

Just bought some Kingston HyperX PnP 4GB 1866 MHz if anyone hear in uk,eu is looking for this ram for good price

http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/11407331...c3-14.html