![]() ![]() While we have no affordable means by which to scientifically test the decibel levels of all products we sell, we do have an entirely unique perspective in the quiet computing market. In the case of a cooling fan, you should also reference the amount of airflow it produces to see if the fan will cool the PC. There are also other factors to consider like the performance of the given part. ![]() How big is the total level of 4 fans with the same volume?Ģ0 dB (A) + 10 log 4 = 20 + 6 = 26 dB (A). The measurable noise of a fan is 20 dB (A). The total sound level is the level of one sound source, plus the increase of the level of the second source. There are many individual parts which contribute to the total sound level of your PC. And, even when manufacturers give a standard by which their decibel measurement was obtained, those standards vary widely.įinding the decibel rating of multiple partsĪlso, the total decibel level of a PC is more than that of a single part. Other decibel ratings are nothing more than overly optimistic marketing slogans, which don't turn out to be accurate. Many decibel ratings are simply estimates obtained by comparing one product to another. Not all manufacturers give scientific or accurate decibel ratings at all. It is wise to search for a case that hinders vibration, dampens noise, and yet still provides for ample airflow.Īnother factor which makes it difficult to accurately pinpoint how much louder one component will be in comparison to another, is the fact that accurate and consistent decibel ratings are hard to come by. There are many factors inside your PC which will influence noise, these factors include your case's potential either to dampen (quiet) noise, or to increase the vibration of a particular device. In the real world finding out how loud one product is when compared to another, can be far trickier than an equation. Very quiet room fan at low speed at 1 m distance Noise of normal living talking or radio in the backgroundĭistraction when learning or when concentration is needed Refrigerator at 1 m distance bird twitter outside at 15 m distance Very loud traffic on an expressway at 25 m distance Loud crying, hand circular power saw at 1 m distance Siren at 10 m distance frequent sound level close to loudspeakers at rock concerts Loud hand clapping at 1 m distance (maximum level) Heavy weapons at 10 m behind the weapon (maximum level) A-weighted sound level measurements are numerically adjusted to reflect the frequency-dependent nature of human hearing at low sound levels. The A-weighting curve has been widely adopted for environmental noise measurement, and is the standard in many sound level meters (dBA meters). A-weighted decibels are abbreviated dB(A) or dBA. You can see from this even small differences in decibel numbers represent a large difference in overall sound pressure levels.įor most of the quiet products we sell an A-weighting is applied. A thirty decibel sound is a thousand point jump up the scale (10x10x10=1000). So, for instance, a twenty decibel sound is ten times louder than a ten decibel sound, and represents a hundred point jump up the decibel scale (10x10=100). Sound decibels are known as dB SPL or the Decibel Sound Pressure Level.Įach step up the decibel scale represents a doubling of the total sound pressure levels. For this article we will talk about decibles in the context of sound. ![]() The internet is rich with information about the decibel scale, if a more technical description is desired.Ī decibel itself is simply a logarithmic unit to measure the ratio between two numbers used primarily to measure power or intensity. For the purposes of this article, we will briefly explain the concepts behind decibel ratings, and then provide some practical information on how to use the decibel scale. In your search for the quietest computer parts (or in your search for a well designed Quiet PC), it is important to know something about bels and decibels (a decibel is a 10th of a bel). If you have any questions feel free to contact us. Warning: Technology changes very quickly so it is always recommended that you look at the date when the article was last updated. ![]()
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