The s-7 is better then the s-5
And depending on your setup there are mufflers that work.
I disagree.
To me 1 x S7 is much louder than 3 x S5's. Even with fan speed reduction to 30%.
I say everyone has a different pair of ears. The pitch of the s-7 may sound worse to you.
But the s-7 is far easier to manage sound wise then the s-5.
Just for curiosity sake, I took a decibel meter app (iphone) and tested.
3 x s5's generates decibel ratings of 72 at full hash.
1 x s7 generates decibel ratings of 83 at full hash - auto fan.
1 x s7 generates decibel ratings of 74 at full hash - fan at 30%
LOL .... You should hear the stack of jet engines I have...
fan cooled stuffz in the rack:
4 Antminer S2's fans on auto, but at 100%
2 Antminer S5's fans on auto. but typically around 75%-90%
6 Delta Electronics DPS-1200FB power supplies
2 Dell Poweredge 850 servers
1 Dell Poweredge 1950 server
1 APC 3000 UPS
1 Brocade fiber switch
when I'm in my workshop at my desk, I'm 3ft from the rack....
The Antminers create the air moving rush sound.... but the power supplies create the high pitch turbine sound. I have yet to take my Db meter and audio spectrum analyzer and measure the ruckus that rack makes. My hearing is already going ( too many damn kerbbOOmm's near me in the past ) so the noise isn't sooo bad ... for me anyways.