[alexlindeman]

Over the past couple years we have had customers using our eDead products for making their PC a little less noisy.

We decided to offer some kits to help you tame your PC.

The kit sizes are listed below with pricing.

Overkill tower kit. $22.50 plus shipping.
Includes 8ft of eDead 80 and 6ft of V4

Full tower. $17.50 plus shipping.
Included 6ft of eDead 80 and 5 ft of V4.

Mid Tower $11.50 plus shipping.
Includes 4ft of eDead 80 and 3ft of V4.

Mini Tower $8.00 plus shipping.
Includes 3ft of eDead 80 and 2ft of V4.

These kits quantities are for if you already have the tower assembled as seen in our demonstration. They are also estimates, you might have some left over, you might be a little short.If you are doing a case from scratch and have easy access to all locations, I would suggest going one kit larger.

Now onto the fun stuff.

What you need:

• A computer
• eDead material
• Marker
• Tools to remove access door
• Cleaning agent. We suggest something alcohol based, or at least does not leave a greasy oily film
• Compressed air
• Vacuum
• Knife/ Razor
• Cutting board
• Roller/blunt object for applying eDead to metal

Preparation:

Collect all materials and unplug the computer.




Cleaning:



Remove the access doors.


I suggest using your compressed air and blowing out each fan. Hit all the hard to reach areas. Then use the vacuum to pull out the dusty bunnies/large dust items. Be careful not to damage anything internally.

Once the dust is removed. Use your cleaning agent on a paper towel/ rag. Do not spray the cleaner into the case. Apply to rag and wipe.

Clean any surface which you plan to apply the sound proofing. This includes the access doors, and possible the mother board tray.





Once the case is clean, let thoroughly dry.


Applying eDead 80 material:

Inspect case of any areas that might prevent doors from being back on once material is applied.

With our case we have a few areas to look out for.

The first is the rail the supports the motherboard tray.


Then use a marker to make note of these areas on the inside of the door.


From this picture you can see the lines noting the rail location, and then we marked off the motherboard tray area, as applying the V4 would prevent the door from being put back on.

The next step is to mark and cut eDead to fit specific areas. In this step, we need to make sure to not allow the aluminum backing of the eDead to touch anything that conducts electricity, as this can cause a short. You also need to prevent eDead from covering up any venting/ fastening holes.

Line up eDead on the panel you plan to dampen and use marker to designate cut area.




Using a razor and hard cutting surface, trim eDead to proper sizing. Once cut, simply remove plastic backing.


When applying the eDead, use a roller, or hard blunt object to apply firm even pressure. If no roller is available, we suggest using the butt end of a screwdriver.

As mentioned, keep vent openings exposed.




Smaller pieces can be used, as seen above. It some times actually makes the job easier, as you are not fighting with the eDead folding over and sticking to itself.

Continue moving onto other areas. With this picture we are applying eDead behind the motherboard tray, but cannot apply the v4 as it will prevent the door from closing.


You can also see cuts in the eDead. This is to allow air bubbles to be rolled out as seen up close.


We suggest cutting any air bubbles out.

Next we start with the other side.


Cutting for the vent openings.




More cutting for air bubble around handle hump.


Here we used small scraps from other areas. While this is not pretty, its effective.


Both panels finished up.


Measurement marks for the bottom of case.


Cut and laid down.


Case rotated for eDead on the top.


Small scraps added to back of case.


Scraps of eDead 80 applied to random metal pieces.


Random scraps are also added to the motherboard tray.


eDead 80 applied to all surfaces needed.



Applying eDead V4 material:

The eDead V4 is cut and applied in the same manner. You can use your hand to apply pressure, as a roller is not needed.


Here we applied V4 in all locations but the vent holes, motherboard support rail and motherboard tray.





When applying V4, you need to make sure the thickness will not prevent the doors from being put back on.




V4 is then applied over the eDead 80.








Ready for re-assembly.


Back put on.


Assembled and ready to rock.



All in all, I would call this a 3 out of 10 in the complication scale. Simply because you need to use a knife, and make sure you dont cut your finger off.

If you guys have any questions please ask.

[z-lite]

Any graphs to show us the reduction in computer noise? My case comes with a closed-cell foam applied to the side panels already but this is a great idea if someone suffers from a noisy computer.

[Ben Milne]

Some super slick guy poked a hole in the LMS mic

Replacement should be here this week.

[tundraSQ]

Let me know when you have an eDead wife kit......

[Hawmps]

Originally Posted by tundraSQ

Let me know when you have an eDead wife kit......

ha ha ha ha ha

[motorhead428]

Originally Posted by tundraSQ

Let me know when you have an eDead wife kit......

lol

Nice work Alex

[schmeide]

I want a before and after with the e-dead.

Then I want a before and after replacing the 2 dinosaur case fans and Fred Flinstone heatsink fan.

[alexlindeman]

First post updated with product pricing and links.

Item pages will be updated with more information in the future.

[Mr. Stroker]

Was there ever any sound testing done? I would like to make my pc quiet without having to sacrifice airflow from quieter fans.

Thanks

[aerodynamicsgo!]

hmm...might be a nice idea for the super loud xbox 360?

[Graphite]

Change out every fan on the box, rubber grommets between the fan/case, and the biggest change of all....CPU fan. Put everything on a fan speed controller, and you'd have less noise.

And PLEASE be careful with putting insulation on a motherboard tray. The amount of heat certain motherboards put out on the backside of a MB is amazing.



This is just a random picture. Some motherboards are getting around 200F. That's getting warm, now add some insulation to the mix, improper cooling...etc etc. I hope you are catching my drift.....things are getting hot. This is not including overclocking...which creates more heat.

[z-lite]

If the motherboard itself is getting near 200F then you have a serious cooling problem.

[Veroneej]

I don't know what MOBO gets to 200F but that seems out of control.
If my system gets into the range of 40C (104f) I start checking fans and such. I cant remember at what temp most systems shut down but at 200F I am pretty sure your comp is frying or has already shut off.

As for edeading a computer.... Wouldnt mind seeing a temp gauge instead the computer case before and after.... It seems like the edead would insulate more heat in but I never looked into soundening computers so I dont know.

If the noise bothers ya first thing is to look into better fans or a Liquid cooled system but I understand y'all trying to sell a product, Over the years I have seen Computer soundening stuff sold, I just dont know how I myself would use it.

[Steve D]

I notice you don't cover every possible inch of the interior walls. Is this due to the amount of material you had?

I agree with Veroneej, 200+ F is a bit excessive. All of my cases I've worked with never exceeded ambient by more than 15 degrees even when overclocking by a huge margin. Well, aside from rack-mount servers...

[alexlindeman]

Hey Guys,

Originally Posted by Mr. Stroker

Was there ever any sound testing done? I would like to make my pc quiet without having to sacrifice airflow from quieter fans.

Thanks

We have not had an opportunity to do sound level tests, but from firing up the PC, its certainly noticeable, especially in a quiet home environment. Our warehouse is pretty noise and hard to hear the computers in most cases.

Originally Posted by aerodynamicsgo!

hmm...might be a nice idea for the super loud xbox 360?

I have never opened one up and seen how much room is available. Might have to some time.

Originally Posted by Graphite

Change out every fan on the box, rubber grommets between the fan/case, and the biggest change of all....CPU fan. Put everything on a fan speed controller, and you'd have less noise.

And PLEASE be careful with putting insulation on a motherboard tray. The amount of heat certain motherboards put out on the backside of a MB is amazing.



This is just a random picture. Some motherboards are getting around 200F. That's getting warm, now add some insulation to the mix, improper cooling...etc etc. I hope you are catching my drift.....things are getting hot. This is not including overclocking...which creates more heat.

These kits had originally been discussed when some Silent PC guys contacted us about purchasing the product. A large majority of them are over-clocking as well. I can certainly see the concern. But for most people looking to make their computer less noisy, it should be save. If someone feels concerned with temp near the motherboard tray, just use the product in another location.

Originally Posted by Steve D

I notice you don't cover every possible inch of the interior walls. Is this due to the amount of material you had?

I agree with Veroneej, 200+ F is a bit excessive. All of my cases I've worked with never exceeded ambient by more than 15 degrees even when overclocking by a huge margin. Well, aside from rack-mount servers...

We didnt cover every square inch, simply because we didnt have the computer torn apart, and some people looking to do this, dont have the desire to scrip down the computer entirely.

[patrick076]

very nice mechanics i like it