Dev-C++ is a free, open source, lightweight C++ IDE for Windows complete with a multi-window editor, syntax highlighting, debugging capabilities, and more.
Home page:
http://www.bloodshed.net/devcpp.html
The project is also hosted at sourceforge.net.
Many computers operate at a loud volume because of how the components are designed and the sheer number of moving parts within the computer. Building a computer from scratch allows a designer to purchase quality components made to generate low to no sound. Listed below are all of the components necessary to build an extremely quiet computer. All of the components are of excellent quality so the end result will be a powerful and stable computer providing a decent amount of future proofing. All of the different pieces can be purchased at the popular online computer part retailer newegg.com (see the Newegg Wikipedia page for more information about newegg.com). Prices below are current as of 2008/06/03.
Case:
A well designed case is designed to efficiently route air to make larger but slower RPM case fans better at moving the hot air generated by the internal components.
Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025
1x @ $139.99
Replacement Case Fans:
For even quieter fans get three of these to replace the 120 mm rear case exhaust fan, the CPU heat sink fan, and the air intake fan in the middle front of an Antec P180 or P182 case.
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21E 120mm Case Fan – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185005
3x @ $14.99
Power Supply:
Power supplies typically come with 80 mm exhaust fans. Some models run the fans at high RPMs which generates a lot of noise. A good power supply has a quiet exhaust fan. The Antec models are advertised with an accurate wattage.
Antec earthwatts EA430 430W ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371006
1x @ $59.99
Power Supply Extension Cable:
This 4 pin extension cable is necessary due to the location of the power supply at the bottom of the Antec P180 or P182.
Athena Power 12″ EPS (4Pin) connector Extension Cable. Model Cable-AD09 – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812198005
1x @ $2.99
CPU:
The CPU has no moving parts so it is always silent.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
1x @ $214.99
CPU Heat Sink:
The central processing unit generate lots of heat so it needs an additional component to help cool it. This large cooling tower needs a wide case such as the Antec P182 to accommodate the height.
Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm Sleeve CPU Cooler – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185038
1x @ $44.99
Heatsink Compound:
Apply this between the CPU and the CPU heat sink to improve the transfer of heat between the two components. Make sure to read the instructions on how to evenly apply the material.
Arctic Silver CMQ-22G The high-density, ceramic-based thermal compound – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100012
1x @ $9.99
Motherboard:
A quiet motherboard does not use fans on the different chipsets located directly on the board.
ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131196
1x @ $149.99
Graphics Card:
Again, no fans make for a quiet component. This will cause the graphics card to run a little hotter but the case design allows for good air flow to help keep it cool. This graphics card will perform well for the average desktop user and even for games. It includes two DVI outputs for a multiple monitor setup.
ASUS EN8600GT SILENT/HTDP/256M GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121076
1x @ $92.99
Hard Drive:
Due to the high rotational speed of hard drives some will have a whining noise even when not in use and a clicking noise when being used. A quiet hard drive is important to have.
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
1x @ $84.99
Hard Drive Data Cable:
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) hard drives such as the one above typically do not come with any components so this will need to be purchased as well.
BYTECC 18″ Serial ATA-150 Cable w/Locking Latch Model SATA-118C – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812270093
1x @ $2.89
Memory:
Memory has no moving parts so it is always silent.
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory – Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231144
1x @ $59.99
Total cost:
$908.76 + shipping