PC Specialist Vortex III HD7S 17.3″ Laptop Review (i7/7970m)

We measure from a distance of around 2 foot from the chassis with our Extech digital sound level meter to mirror a real world situation.

KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refridgerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum

The system is almost silent under normal circumstances however when the HD7970m is tasked, the noise levels quickly rise. We recorded over 40 dBA when playing Dirt Showdown which is clearly audible. I found the noise levels similar to the Alienware M17x R4 which I reviewed a short while ago. This is the penalty to pay for such high end, powerful hardware placed in a laptop chassis.

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