10% CPU load that machine sounds beastly lol have you over locked it?
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On 2 May 2012, at 13:25, "Stephen Davies" <stephen.davies@???> wrote:
> I have a couple of nicely configured servers running in my home office at the moment.
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> No 1: AMD 6 core Bulldozer underclocked plus a stonking great Zalman Heatsink. I run 4-6 VMWare VM's on this at a time
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> Fanless Graphics card.
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> No 2: Intel i7 Quad core 32Gb Ram again with a big Heatsink, case fans etc.
> It is running a simulation of the Airport Database and external systems for LAX (Los Angeles) Terminal 6 at the moment. 8VM's, 3 different databases and around 10% CPU loading.
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> I recently bought a Case with lots of sound absorbing material built-in. This made a big difference. I can't remember the make but I got it from Novatech.
> Big Fans make less noise. You need less RPM to move the same volume of air. Less RPM means less fan blade tip speed which means less noise. Get ones with decent bearings as well. Saving a few quid here is really only a short term saving.
> Get a s big a CPU Heatsink as you can. Beware that some may fould the Ram slots especially if you use ram sticks that are a bit taller than normal.
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> Despite their power these systems are a whole lot quieter than any OOTB systems I've ever had.
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> Alternatively, you could always invest in some noice canceling headphones!
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