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The last one to two years have seen an increasing amount of consumer interest in quiet hardware solutions - gone are the days of Delta screamers, six chassis fans, and open cases. The recent "ultimate goal" in personal computing has changed from "as loud and seemingly powerful that I can get it" to "as quiet as I can get it." End users have realized that high performance does not necessarily translate into a lot of noise. With the role of computers changing for enthusiasts to include HTPC applications, noise is seen as more than just an annoyance - it is becoming a functional impediment.

Now that we are arguably moving away from the dark ages of noisy computing, there have been an increasing number of companies that are taking a greater interest in quiet computing. Today, we are reviewing a power supply by Thermaltake that might turn out to be an essential component in an all-quiet system.

Thermaltake Technology, Co., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is widely recognized as a leader in computer cooling products and accessories, with recent ventures into other markets, such as the silent power supply we are reviewing today. They have some excellent products in their lineup such as the Silent Boost (which is still an office favorite) which managed to mesh low noise along with good performance at a low price point.