How much power (watts) does it pull in a idle state? Is it quiet enough to run in a home? Does it come with the bezel?
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Hello, WannaServer here.... The 3rd Generation 2950 (2950 III) pulls around 230W at idle The system is actually one of the louder ones. Unless you have it in a basement, seldom used room, or datacenter you are going to hear it! If you request it in the order, WannaServer will include the bezel. Thanks!
1057856
The unit is very quiet, I have it mounted outside the master bedroom and don't even hear it. Even when in the backyard I don't hear the unit running.
598912
I'm happy with mine. It's actually fairly quiet for a gas fired backup generator. If you vent the exhaust away from your house, it helps. I really have no idea of the db level.
1481078
The drive spins down if not used for a while. Both the drive and the power adapter feel cool. According to my Kill-A-Watt the drive draws 3 watts when idle and about 10 W when spinning/seeking. It's too bad the idle power isn't closer to zero -- I may have to start unplugging.
974865
Its very quiet. I have it in my living room next to my DVD amp etc..you cannot tell it is on.
653630
Very quiet. No noticeable noise when watching netflix or doing basic internet browsing.
1306659
My build used a 65w AMD APU with a Noctua NH-U14S (one fan configuration), with a Corsair RM450 PSU (runs fanless under 40% load). I also swapped the case fans out for a Prolimatech PRO-BV14 and a CoolerMaster MegaFlow 200 in the front which were both mounted with rubber fan mounts. I dont use the mesh grill, and all heat goes out the back. I dont have a Graphics Card or an Optical drive, which are the two biggest producers of sound in most of my PCs, but from one foot away it is DEAD Silent. My loads max out at 100-125w, so theres not alot of need for air movement, but if you're looking for a quiet light-duty gaming machine or a silent HTPC (mine is both), then I recommend this case.
33593
finally i started to use the kbh 2571 and is a bluff, i don't think it has more than 2oo watts, nothing indicates the power in boX or in the appliance, really a bluff, not power!!!! don't buy it
1005666
It is 1040 watts, it isn't as good as the previous West Bend one that I had that was 30 years old! It is also very noisy.
538704
It's def louder than a portable generator. If you start it up and don't hear it, you better go check on it. Having said that tho, I don't mean to say that it is distractingly noisy, just that you're going to hear it running.
2109975
Considering its power, yes it is quiet. I live in an apt. and use it very early in the morning and some late nights --- and no one has ever complained.
311214
It runs very quietDid not see any noticeable change in my electric consumption
1623423
I thing it runs continuously like your refrigerator. Not sure of the power usage. However I did not notice a increase in my bikl
1124656
It is very quiet. I don't like any noise when I sleep and sometimes I put this unit on my nightstand and it doesn't bother me. When it is in our family room I don't even notice that it is on.
1290882
600WATT power supply and passive (heat sync) cooling system. It's quiet and works good
1443749
The fan runs continuously unless the tank is full which shuts the machine down. It's the nature of the beast. It does run quietly. I have been happy with mine so far.
1178454
None. And, it stays cool. You can sit it on your desk if you like (it's a lovely form factor- the image does not do it justice). But it's a beast in terms of function; on one, I have a PC, 2 24" monitors, a switch, a router, VOIP, handset, cooling fan, speakers and I can unplug from the wall and nothing even flickers, let alone resets. (using the 1500AVR model)