I started my first HTPC project and have it up and running. But I want to make the PC as silent as I can. Since it has an onboard graphics chip it is pretty easy since all fans so far are case and CPU.
My mainboard is an Asus P5Q-VM and the CPU is a Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 (2.5Ghz). Since it is an HTPC the system is probably not running in full-load very often (the onboard chip can help with video decoding). The system is also running on default voltage and clockrate (no need to overclock it).
The only big catch I can see is space since this is in an HTPC case. I don't think that a passive tower cooler would fit in. The case is the Zignum Sphere in black which leaves about 65mm maximum height from socket to case wall.
I came across the Asus Triton 75 which seemed like a good choice but I'm not sure if there might be better solutions.
Maybe someone here can give me some hints/tips about this or other passive coolers.
Thanks,
Benjamin
My mainboard is an Asus P5Q-VM and the CPU is a Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 (2.5Ghz). Since it is an HTPC the system is probably not running in full-load very often (the onboard chip can help with video decoding). The system is also running on default voltage and clockrate (no need to overclock it).
The only big catch I can see is space since this is in an HTPC case. I don't think that a passive tower cooler would fit in. The case is the Zignum Sphere in black which leaves about 65mm maximum height from socket to case wall.
I came across the Asus Triton 75 which seemed like a good choice but I'm not sure if there might be better solutions.
Maybe someone here can give me some hints/tips about this or other passive coolers.
Thanks,
Benjamin