Internalizing SCSI HD in a Mac Pro

[Sesshi]

I didn't misunderstand you. Did you look at the link? SilentPCreview is a good resource for anyone trying to quiet down their machines - they've got links to internalised 5.25" size deadened enclosures for 3.5" drives, links to drive-deadening hardware, etc.

 

[theblotted]

i checked out the link, but it's a bit difficult for me to browse exactly what you're pointing to.

on another thread, however, i found something similar:

http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/std/sku=smartdrive2002.html

is this akin to what you're talking about?

i will dive deeper into the link you provided.

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EDIT:

think i found a solution:
http://www.siliconacoustics.com/novibes3.html

 

[Sesshi]

Yes, it is what I mean. And since it's a forum, why not post a Q?

 

[skunk]

These people are very good for noise reduction:
http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/home

 

[theblotted]

did some reading over @ Sesshi's link. seems like the NoVibes is a pretty good bet. already ordered. will see next week how it performs.

if all goes well as said on forum and reviews, my MP w/ SCSI should be pretty quiet. i just tried attaching the SCSI HD with cables only, and if i hold the SCSI in my hand (rather than installing with $3 mount), it's a silent whirl.

can't wait. will post later.

 

[theblotted]

a quick update and review of NoiseMagic's NoVibes III:

ordered late night on Saturday from FrozenCPU.com, and received on Monday afternoon. i was kind of shocked, cuz the company's in NY and i'm in LA. it took Apple 2 days to deliver a MacPro with NextDay delivery from Fullerton (30min from my house). so far, so good.

installed my SCSI in the NoVibes. the screws don't go in all the way, seems like the extra black paint on NoVibes is not allowing it, and it's starting to strip the screws. at least the NoVibes sits very tightly in the optical drive bay (actually, so tight that i prob don't even need screws), so i have most of screws go in half way. it's all tight fit, which in my book is good for reducing noise. connected all cables np.

started up MP. dayum. no more hums. SilentPCReview.com is absolutely right. the improvement is very very very dramatic.

i still get a bit of "sssssssss" whirring noise, since the optical drive bay is in front, near the grill.. but it's not that bad. if i cover the grill with my hand, the hiss is reduced, so i'll prob think of some thing to put where the grill is, without restricting too much airflow (like a few layers of dryer sheet, etc.)

the current whirl hiss i can live with for now; the important thing is i can use my SCSI drive internally again without excessive, annoying noise or hum.

thanks again for all who posted.