[aklug] Re: Silent box

Another option is to have a case that allows for large diameter fans (120mm)=
and run them at lower speeds you will still get the volume of air moving but=
 with less power and noise

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On Dec 5, 2010, at 18:41, Royce Williams <royce@tycho.org> wrote:

> Scott A. Johnson said, on 12/04/2010 12:22 AM:
>> Looking for feedback/recommendations/reviews of any small form factor
>> PCs that are *quiet*. As in, almost no fans quiet.
>=20
> Does the box need to have significant storage? If not, the super-small
> boxes that hold ALIX boards could work. They can run Linux or the BSDs.
> They come in multi-Ethernet flavors.
>=20
> Does it need significant CPU? If not, an older SFF system could be used.
>=20
> Also, just about any system can be turned into an almost fanless system
> if you underclock it and then pull the fans.
>=20
> Royce
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