Larger, more silent box

[oreos]

I would welcome if the N2100 came in a slightly larger housing where the HDs were a bit apart from each other allowing for better air flow between them and the housing is such, that one can mount a silent 8cm fan in the back.

The box is currently really loud taking into consideration that it was devised for home use meaning it is mostly in normal rooms where people live and sleep.

[rookie]

I also hoped they would have changed this with a newer model, but when I take a look at the upcoming N299 model it looks they didn't change a thing on design.

But you know what they say:"It's the inside that counts." So there's still hope

[tapaul]

The 2100 sounds like a hoover with sound levels that are simply not acceptable for home use.

You really can not have this thing in the same room and be able to work.

has anyone tried replacing the stock fan yet ?

[rookie]

Uhhh...yes...

thecususergroup.proboards106.com/index.cgi?board=modifications&action=display&thread=1169675808

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onbeat.dk/thecus/index.php/N2100_Hardware_modifications

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thecususergroup.proboards106.com/index.cgi?board=modifications&action=display&thread=1172244255

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Search and you will find more

Also there is the FAN-RPM module, which helps you to change the fanspeed if your box is cool enough.

[mwk]

Maybe you should consider N3200, which has a much bigger fan and metalic (aluminum) case. ;D