Computer Noise

[EnSkorSang]

I have a big chunky desktop for my music recording and my problem is it emits a ton of noise, far far far far more than my super quiet laptop. Its like trying to record whilst my girlfriend is drying her hair..

I've tried covering it with blankets, but noise still leaks through, and I'm worried about it overheating if I do that...
Having my computer in one room and recording in another isnt an option, is their some way I can suppress the noise?

[fortyseven]

Not many options for you Im afraid. I would've suggested moving the computer case into another room but if it not an option then I would suggest installing newer, quieter fans.

[fmw]

The only way is to put everything into a quieter case and use a power supply with a quieter fan.

[EnSkorSang]

ok I know nothing about doing this, so a little walkthrough would be helpful...
I thought all cases were pretty much the same?
Where can I get new fans (ebay?)/ does it ahve to be a specific type/are they easy to change?

[fortyseven]

If you're not that familiar with computers and have never changed a fan or power supply, then I'd suggest taking a trip to your local pc store and ask for their assistance and advice.

[pauljo7878]

Hi there,

Try this, it's acoustic insulation for your PC. Doesn't affect cooling etc,

Computer Case Insulation - PC Soundproofing - Computer Sound Dampening - Quiet PC

Hope this is helpful,
regards
Paul

[jagcmos]

I built a cement board box around my pc and lined it with
acoustic dampening ceiling tiles (cut to size). I replaced my fans with
thermistor controlled variable speed fans.

My pc dampening box is next to my wall and I ran 2 4" pvc pipes
from the box through the wall. One at the upper left of the box and
the other at the lower right. The difference in height allows for
natural convection to occur and the pc doesn't overheat.

The front door to the box is hinged so that I can access
the cd/dvd drives. I have holes drilled out so that I can pass
my I/O wires through. I tucked some insulation in the holes to
lower any sound bleeding out.

It works well and really lowered the sound level.

[cakewalkgg]

I know my pc has a video card making more than 50% of the fan noise. If you have a noisy vid card, perhaps look into a fanless vid card or an onboard one if it has it.

[tjones62]

i had the same issue with my old DAW. in the end i had heat issues when i used quiter fans as they generally move less air. i picked up a thermaltake fanless liquid cooling system that was 100% silent because the liquid pummp was inside the case and it just ran the fluid out ot a radiator that looked like a model rocket