Quiet Pc Help

[blackoutdonnie]

I'm looking to create a reasonably silent/quiet pc.
Starting with the case, what's my best choice? I don't want to go with any sort of exotic cooling solution, so it has to be air cooled. I'm liking what I hear about the Antec Sonata, and I wanted to hear about the best combination of cpu/fan and hard drive options that will keep sound to a bare minimum.

TIA

 

[dee-vee]

Find a case that uses 120mm fans since they are quieter

 

[schapman]

the sonata does

i got one, stock hsf on my 2500+ . I added the optional 120mm to the backside of the harddrive cage, and the only noise I usually here is the hardrives, and that stock hsf. probably the best case I've ever had and looks sexy too

 

[BB Gun]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-122&depa=0

I've found that this and the black version of this case is a bit quieter than the Sonata because they don't have the "Antec" perforations on the side panel. Team them up with the Zalman AL-CU7000 and you're pretty damn quiet.

BB

 

[Xeese]

Lanboy is an option. Passive watercooling and any case works well for noise.