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2 days ago
I just realized today after 20 years that my computer stopped making noises.
It's progress but I miss those clicking sounds.
2 days ago
I just realized today after 20 years that my computer stopped making noises.
It's progress but I miss those clicking sounds.
I've got 16 3.5" hard drives whirring and chugging next to me. I do not miss the sounds. If I could afford the same setup with SSDs I'd do it in a heartbeat. The heat is another story.
I found it worthwhile to move my desktop to another room by using long, 50ft cables (DP1.4, USB 3.0, powered USB hubs). I also have a pikvm connected to Home Assistant so I can press the power and reset buttons using a ZigBee remote. The desktop lives in a Sliger 4U chassis in a rack with my NAS, networking gear, and a UPS.
My office room is now absent of both noise and heat generated by my desktop and it's so much nicer for it.
My home NAS is 4U 45 3.5" drives 200 TB NAS with a bunch of 1U screaming fans, periodic clicking, and lots of power consumption.