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Message: <blockquote data-quote="infinite.loop" data-source="post: 39410" data-attributes="member: 10723">i like barebones too, but you wont like the noise.if you add a VideoCard (what you have too) it will make the HTPC louder. even if its passive cooled. the VideoCard will emit heat therefor the system fan will have to speed up to get the heat out of the case -> more noise.buying all parts seperatly is the better option. it will cost more but you get the better noiseless HTPC solution. and you can use a mainboard that has more than 1PCi and one 1AGP /PCI-e -> upgradeable!The first HTPC i had in the livingroom was a shuttle SK43G. you will never get it realy quite because you cant use big noiseless fans to get the heat out of the small case. i have allready learned this expensive lesson.</blockquote>