I need an ATA66-compatible 3.5" drive of any size, RPM of 5400 or 7200 doesn't really matter.
Just has to be quiet. Any suggestions?
Just has to be quiet. Any suggestions?
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Very quiet hard drives?
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Seagate Barracudas are known for their quietness. I have 4 of them in my PC right now, and they are a LOT more quiet than the system drive (which is a Hitachi, I believe). Nice drives, quiet, and if you get a new one - 5 year warranty.
My 7200rpm Hitachi is very loud. Its very fast, but if sound is your main concern then avoid it. I have a 5400rpm Fujitsu which is very quiet (and cheap).
The seagates have a good reputation (reliable, quiet).
The seagates have a good reputation (reliable, quiet).
http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=7
Check this forum.
The current Baracudas aren't as silent as they were, Samsung spinpoints currently have the silent crown I believe. I think the WD drives are also better regarded than Seagate's desktop offerings currently.
Check this forum.
The current Baracudas aren't as silent as they were, Samsung spinpoints currently have the silent crown I believe. I think the WD drives are also better regarded than Seagate's desktop offerings currently.
The Seagates I'm using are the 7200.10's, the perpendicular recording ones. I personally find them really quiet, I couldn't tell they were on initially, until I put my hands on them to feel the vibration!
The new Hitachi wih 1 TB storage capacity is the quietest drive up to date.
It is the best drive imo on the market. 32 MB Cache almost as fast as the raptor from western digital and very noiseless. As a pro musician i can recommend this beast.
It is the best drive imo on the market. 32 MB Cache almost as fast as the raptor from western digital and very noiseless. As a pro musician i can recommend this beast.
Is that even out yet? I mean, do you have it, or are you just repeating what they've said it's going to be like?
I suppose it depends on how quiet you need this to be, but a notebook drive would definitely be quieter than any of the other mentioned drives. It's also cooler running, which means the system as a whole requires less cooling.
Check for single platter Samsung drives. One of the quietest around. Seagates USED to be quiet back in the Barracuda IV and V line, but aren't as good as they used to be - especially with the annoying diagnostic chatter that they make every minute.
In the end I bought this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120098326127&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:UK:11
I can't use a 2.5" drive since it is to go into a Cobalt Qube 2 and small drives won't fit in the sled.
I can't use a 2.5" drive since it is to go into a Cobalt Qube 2 and small drives won't fit in the sled.
