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How do you make a Dual Xeon X5680 system quiet?

idata
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I am planning to build a Dual Xeon X5680 workstation with all Intel Parts (except memory). From the posts I have seen the Intel CPU Fans and Case is extremely noisy.

Since this is to be used as a workstation I really don't want it to be noisy. Any suggestions or am I barking up the wrong tree by going with Intel's Fans, Case, and Motherboard?

The Parts that I will be using are:

CPU - 2 x Xeon X5680

Motherboard - Intel S5520SC

CPU Fans - 2 x Intel BCSTS100C

Case - Intel SC5650WS

Hard Drive - Intel X25-M 160gb

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Edward_Z_Intel
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See http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-022809.htm http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-022809.htm - the key is to apply FRUSDR properly and ensure all fans are connected correctly.

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