[mythtv-users] small form factor PCs?

[Jeff Noxon]

I have a Shuttle SB65G2.  It would be extremely quiet except for the power
supply, which has two 40mm fans, one front and one back.  I do not see
the point of having two fans, and my plan is to remove the one inside the
case, and replace the back 40mm fan with a quieter one.  I really like
the machine overall.  I have spent a lot of time building quiet PC's
with all sorts of exotic techniques, and this one is going to require
a lot less tinkering than most to get it below the threshold of hearing.

Unfortunately the shuttle PSU is proprietary (220W, PFC) and spares are not
available online yet.  I am inclined to wait until I can get a spare before
I do too much more tinkering :)

The CPU fan/heatpipe arrangement works very well at the low speed, and has
the advantage of using an 80mm fan.

Regards,

Jeff

On Fri, Nov 07, 2003 at 11:55:36AM -0500, Will Dormann wrote:
> At 10:33 AM 11/7/2003 -0600, you wrote:
> >those shuttle boxes, how is the noise level?
> >are they quiet enough for the living room?
> 
> 
> I'm not sure if they're all similar, but my roomate has a SK41G, and it's
> too noisy for my tastes.   (primarily the tiny PSU fan, I believe)
> 
> Doesn't come close to being as quiet as the Pundit.