benphp Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I want a fast but quiet PC - what do you recommend? I'm looking at the Intel Q6600/Q6700 XP Pro desktops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benphp Posted May 10, 2008 Author Share Posted May 10, 2008 Okay - as a followup, what's the diff between an Optiplex, Precision, and Vostro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerRobot Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 D'you not think you would be better off contacting dell for these questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benphp Posted May 12, 2008 Author Share Posted May 12, 2008 If I thought that, I wouldn't have posted here. Why might I not want to ask Dell? You're probably smart enough to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neylitalo Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 If you're worried about Dell trying to sell you a server with a price tag sporting more zeroes than the Japanese Navy in WW II, I think you're safe. I also think that if you're trying to get a quiet machine from Dell, you're only urinating into the wind. In my years of experience with all sorts of pre-assembled computers and home-made computers alike, I've seen consistency in one respect: A cheap fan and the average PSU from the local computer parts store (or Newegg) will be quieter than the ones that come with a Dell PC. At the other end of the spectrum, a set of nearly silent fans and a silent PSU will be relatively expensive, but they are literally impossible to get at Dell. The case also has a lot to do with it. Most Dell cases are not designed for airflow efficiency, nor are they designed to make modifications easy. My bottom line: If you want a truly quiet machine, buy good parts and put it together yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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