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FanLess Mac - silence is gold

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Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
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i5-3570K
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GTX 670
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Hello,

I am thinking of getting a fanless Mac.
I can not find any fanless Video Card in the list provided. If anyone of you knows one that uses the same chipsets than the one on the list please inform me.
Also regarding the CPU, what is your recommendations on a Fanless CPU?
Thanks for your time.
 
I can not find any fanless Video Card in the list provided.
The GT 710 can be purchased fanless. It's not a very powerful card though. Better off using Intel HD graphics.
what is your recommendations on a Fanless CPU?
If you mean CPU heatsink, the only fanless ones are very large and expensive. Best option is to use a Noctua cooler and limit the fan speed enough that it is inaudible. Use of a non-K underclocked CPU is recommended with this approach.
 
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Try a Search for "silent build".
Example
 
Thanks guys. I am having a look at all this... However, a bit disapointed of the price to go Fanless.
 
True fanless has always been expensive.
Why do you want fanless? If you are prepared to have some fans - high quality "silent" fans running at low voltage can be basically inaudible in most situations depending on your setup.
I tried to go down this route of fanless, but you hit many limitations. For example, I got a fanless PSU but then that limits my other components because of power draw.
 
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