05-18-2006, 03:27 PM
Jebb,
I definitely would go with a model that has a fan, if given the choice. In my opinion, I believe it'll help keep the hardware cool, which ought to improve the longevity of the hardware. If it's a choice of a little bit more noise and the potential for improved longevity of the hardware, I'll take improved longenvity without hesitiation.
For what it's worth, noise is a non-issue. I work in an environment where there is ambient noise, i.e. music, people talking, etc. A little more won't make a difference. Same goes for at home. TVs, stereos, members of the family, etc.
Noise only becomes an issue when it's an abnormal sound, which is a sign of a problem.
Robert
I definitely would go with a model that has a fan, if given the choice. In my opinion, I believe it'll help keep the hardware cool, which ought to improve the longevity of the hardware. If it's a choice of a little bit more noise and the potential for improved longevity of the hardware, I'll take improved longenvity without hesitiation.
For what it's worth, noise is a non-issue. I work in an environment where there is ambient noise, i.e. music, people talking, etc. A little more won't make a difference. Same goes for at home. TVs, stereos, members of the family, etc.
Noise only becomes an issue when it's an abnormal sound, which is a sign of a problem.
Robert