Fans too loud

[Triumph]

I believe I have 5 fans in my current pc case, and even with some of them being fairly quiet, the ambient noise level is extremely high. At one point I had tried a ridiculous volcano fan, but it sounded like a vacuum cleaner was running 24x7.

My question is, is there a way to significantly lower the overall fan noise, but still maintain a high level of cooling. I am not overclocking, but I am in a room with a relatively high ambient temperature.

[Tyler]

What types of fans are in your case?

[Jason425]

In my computer, the power supply is the loudest fan... maybe get a fanless PSU?

[Slashmire]

If it is a very big problem, you may also look at alternative cooling methods such as water cooling or others. They will normally cost more, but the results are normally better and...calm

[Jason425]

yeah... until it leaks and your system is toast.... something to think about..

[Slashmire]

shht, that was supposed to be the secret

Yes, obviously don't forget to look at the price tags for water cooling, if it's too cheap to be true, it probably isn't. You DO want quality on that

[Jason425]

"If it's too cheap to be true, it probably isn't".
You mean it probably is?

[Slashmire]

Erm...did I mess that one up?

No, seems fine

In generic term, if you buy a uber-cheap cooling system, don't come whining that it exploded in your hands, destroyed your computer, burned down the house and ruined your life.

If you buy a good one, then don't worry about any of that.

[Jason425]

Originally Posted by Slashmire

In generic term, if you buy a uber-cheap cooling system, don't come whining that it exploded in your hands, destroyed your computer, burned down the house and ruined your life.

[Tyler]

Just use distilled water.