Our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series is back with our next instalment.
In this blog post, we’re covering noise dampening, everything you need to know from the pros and cons, to our top noise dampening kits.
Noise Dampening:
A noise dampening kit is typically built utilising high-quality materials, such as plush foam or PU leather, to effectively dampen any excess noise created by your PC components. This is especially effective on drowning out any audible noise from your hard drives or fans.
Your hard drives, for example, feature integrated moving parts to store and access your data. These moving parts can be noisy, creating vibrations which are often amplified by your chassis. Thankfully, noise dampening kits absorb any excess sound, for a near-silent operation.
The kits are often custom-made to specifically suit a variety of different PC cases and are easy to install thanks to the self-adhesive backing. It’s as simple as peeling off and sticking the noise dampening material in the relevant place, as per the included instructions/diagram.
Pros & Cons of Noise Dampening:
Advantages:
- Drastically reduces noise
- Easy to install thanks to the adhesive backing
Disadvantages:
- Can affect temperatures
- Can make cable management a challenge – all depends on where the noise dampening is installed.
Our Top Noise Dampening Kits:
Lancool K56N Foam Silencing Kit:
- Pre-cut kit
- Compatible with Lancool K56 N PC case
- Self-adhesive backing
Lian Li PC-V352 Foam Silencing Kit:
- Pre-cut kit
- Compatible with Lian Li PC-V352 PC case
- Self-adhesive backing
If none of our suggested are compatible with your case, you can also opt to shop our entire range of kits by clicking the button below.
Catch Up with the Rest of Our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ Series:
Be sure to check out the rest of the helpful guides in our ‘PC Modding with OcUK’ series. So far, we’ve taken a look at everything you can mod your PC with, along with all the must-have tools.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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