> > I have to build an audio computer running PD for an installation. Since > > I am not too familiar with actual hardware issues, I would like to ask, > > if there are any restrictions or aspects to kepp in mind concerning > > certain processor types, motherboards, graphic cards, HDs (SATA) ... We built 8 machines in DISIS this past year as part of the sustainable computing project which are as silent as they can possibly get (currently loudest noise emanating are HDs spinning idly as we have not put any insulation around the HDs): Core 2 Duo 2.67 with Scythe Ninja sink Nvidia 7600 or 8600GT 512MB RAM (fanless) 2GB RAM Silentmaxx fanless 400W PSU Thermaltake Case ASUS P5B Deluxe Basically, there is only one single 120mm fan in the machine attached to the CPU cooler running at <1200 RPM (we tested it also at 800 RPM without any stability issues). Machines run Ubuntu Studio. Best wishes, Ivica Ico Bukvic, D.M.A. Composition, Music Technology, CCTAD, CHCI, CS and Art (by courtesy) Director, DISIS Interactive Sound & Intermedia Studio Virginia Tech Dept. of Music - 0240 Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540) 231-6139 (540) 231-5034 (fax) ico@xxxxxx http://www.music.vt.edu/people/faculty/bukvic/ _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-user
