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Sound insulation for computer and PC

  • Less noise from fans, processors or hard drives
  • Improved working conditions in adjacent rooms
  • Flame retardant sound absorbers for increased fire protection
  • Sound insulation made individually for you with CNC technology

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Sound insulation for computers, PC and servers

Life has become unimaginable without them: Computers or servers support us in almost every task, both at work and in our free time. Despite all the advantages that modern computers give us, they can still become genuine noise makers.

Why are computers or servers frequently loud?

Noise from fans, processors and other components

Computers, PCs and servers perform genuine wonders in the shortest time. In just a few seconds, they master complex enquiries and computation processes, but the devices can quickly achieve temperatures of up to 100°C when running at full load. In order to reduce the resulting dangers and to cool the hot running hard drives and processors, powerful fans and coolers are needed. The drawback of these components: They frequently generate disturbing noises. The light metal and plastic casings of the devices quickly start to vibrate as a result of the fans, which make themselves noticeable as unpleasant vibrations or humming. Together with the typical clattering of processors, hard drives or disk drives, this creates noise.
There is humming, pounding, whirring: Fans, disk drives, processors and hard drives on PCs, computers and servers all generate noise. Subsequent sound insulation on devices ensures peace and quiet.
Fans in computers or PCs are frequently the cause of noise. Sound insulation ensures peace.

How does individual sound insulation work on the computer or PC?

There are two methods for reducing noise directly on the server or PC: Insulating individual computers or soundproofing the entire server room.

Sound insulation on the PC and computer

Just like numerous other office devices, an individual PC can be loud and have a bad influence on the working climate in the office or well-being at home. Apart from measures such as replacing the old fan with a quieter model, soundproofing the casing can also ensure more peace.

For example, in order to reduce the vibrations of the casing, the thin metal or plastic material should be strengthened. Our wafer-thin and very flexible anti-drumming mats are suitable for this. It can easily be cut and worked to the right size. Porous sound absorbers can also be applied as dampening to the inside of the casing.

But beware: When soundproofing the computer, ensure in particular that the temperature in the casing does not rise! Firstly, the heat development represents a safety risk, and secondly the fans may turn even faster in order to regulate the temperature, thereby causing more noise. Because of this the dampening would be pointless. In order to prevent overheating in the casing, sufficient ventilation should be ensured, e.g. with sufficient distance from the components inside of a separate ventilation duct. Alternatively, a casing can be built around the computer or PC and fitted with sound insulation mats.

In any case, any applicable fire protection provisions must be observed when selecting the absorbers, e.g. fire protection class DIN 4102 B1, which typically applies to public buildings. Generally, it is recommended that sound proofing mats with flame retardant properties are used on components with strong heat development. All the details about the heat and flame resistance of our aixFOAM sound absorbers can be found on the respective product pages.

Sound insulation on the PC / computer
Often, individual components, such as the fan in a computer or PC, are responsible for the noise. If they cannot be replaced by quieter components, soundproofing the computer is a good option for lowering the sound pressure level.

Reverberation and poor acoustics in the server room

There are usually several computers or servers in server rooms that generate noise and are usually in use around the clock. The hard materials typically used in server rooms, such as stone, glass or metal, frequently also amplify the operating noises of the equipment by reflecting the noise of the fans or processors. Without dampening, the noises get louder and generate a volume in the server room, which can strongly impair work in particular in neighbouring offices or other rooms. Retrofitting soundproofing to walls or ceilings is the only way to reduce the sound level here. Especially as this almost completely rules out the danger of the devices overheating.
Many devices and reverberant surfaces cause the sound level in the server room to rise quickly. Sound insulation on the walls and ceilings of the server room ensures peace and quiet. You can find suitable absorbers in our appropriate product category.

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Subsequent sound insulation: Sound absorbers on walls and ceilings of the server room reduce noise.

Why is aixFOAM the best solution for soundproofing your computer?

As manufacturer of high quality acoustic foam sound absorbers, we know how important but also challenging the subject of the sound insulation is for the IT area. Firstly, the noise from the devices should be minimised, secondly the performance of the sensitive technology should not suffer from the noise insulation. We have therefore developed sound absorbers, which meet these high requirements.
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As a result of 60 years' experience and constant optimisations of our acoustic foams, we have succeeded in developing effective and flexible sound insulation elements, which are ideal for use on technical components. They reduce noise and are available in various fire safety classes and material thicknesses. Choose your favourites from several surface laminations or profiles. Thanks to various installation options, such as the practical self-adhesive kit, the sound absorbers can be installed particularly easily.

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Now choose the right sound insulation from our aixFOAM products for computer and server room or use our free advice service. Our experts will support you with your projects and help you find the optimum solution for your requirements.
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