From the “No computer yet” Dept.

So all I have right now is a motherboard.

My thermal compound and CPU heatsinks were shipped today from Vancouver. Unfortunately my CPUs have been delayed yet again due to the blackout. I’m still waiting for my RAM.

I will purchase my case and PSU this weekend if I have the time.

I’ve also have been researching sound proofing methods for computers.

I put in an order for:

• 5 × 80 mm Vantec 80MM STEALTH Case Fans – 21 dBA
• AKASA PAX.MATE Acoustic Absorbtion Mat/Sound Dampener

I’m not sure how effective the sound dampener matting will be. There are other products that are known to work better, but they are about 4 times more expensive. I’ve also read about home-made sound dampening using anything from carpet matting to padded envelopes.

I can’t stand loud computers and I fear that a dual-cpu system will be too loud for me. However, since the system I am building is rather cheap, I can afford to spend some money (close to a $100 CDN) to proactively sound proof it.

Got to love quiet fans and vibration reducing materials.

Tai