Quiet Chassis Advice

[michael_m]

Hi

I put together a 3930k system into a Coolermaster 430 case.

The coolers in the case are 1x120mm stock fan + 1x120mm CM Turbine (the 900rpm version) and the CPU cooler is the Intel LGA2011 Solution.

I'm not planning on overclocking for a while to come.

The GFX card is a sapphire 7950.

NOW... the system hums like a bugger makes it difficult for me to study with it on.

What would suggest to quietening the system? (binning it isn't an option )

Would it be worthwhile getting a different chassis like he CM Silencio 550 or the Fractal Define R3? (If yes which is the better one?)

I thought to upgrade the cpu cooler but the CM 430 is just 10mm to small to take a 160mm high cooler (when i measured it up the max clearance was 150mm)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[michael_m]

Would the NZXT H2 be able to take the 7950? I haven't seen the box in person but it says on the site without HDD it can cater for upto 310mm, the 7950 is about 265mm.

 

[Wasabee!]

I think the Antec Solo II scored very well in sound tests, should also fit all your hardware in:

AnandTech - Antec Solo II Review: Sonata Evolved

here is a link to one:

Antec Sonata Series Solo II Black ATX Mid Tower Chassis - Wootware