On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 2:29 PM, Kjetil S. Matheussen
<k.s.matheussen@notam02.no> wrote:
Probably a good choice. Intel processors are able to handle more heat than the ones from AMD.
Thanks for the info, great!
How hard is it to upgrade a processor later? I'm thinking of buying a i3 now, but like to be able to upgrade to a i7 later.
Most motherboards usually works, but Intel is generally less tweakable,
which could be important if you want a silent computer.
So then MSI or ASUS might be better. But is that working with the integrated GPU?
Power:
When it comes to a power supply I was thinking about Enermax PRO82+ 385W. I
heard that brand is good...
Yes, but also check out www.silentpcreview.com.
You have a PS without fan? Most PS I see have a fan inside (120mm)
Bigger is more silent. bigger => colder => more silent.
That's why you have a midi tower and no mini tower I guess...
Another (extremly important) factor to look out for is that the PSU is placed at the bottom of the case, and not anywhere near the CPU.
Antec, fractal design and coolermaster are some manufacturers
providing this design.
Thanks, I'll search for one.
At notam we have also made this guide/recommendation list for building a silent computer:
http://www.notam02.no/projects/index.php?title=Noiseless_PC