"aaks" is the most recommended series for silent?

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:20 am

Hello,

I'm not sure I understand what your question is? Please risk wearing out your keyboard and expound a little more!

Lawrence Lee · Post by **Lawrence Lee** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 10:45 am

Western Digital AAKS I presume.

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:27 am

yeah, i meant to Western Digital AAKS
just want to know, if this hd is the most silent or there is more quite?

sory about my English
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Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:39 pm

It's basically the same as the KS model in the Recommended section on SPCRs main site, just lacks the old 4-pin molex socket for power. Some say it's quieter too, but I put that down to matters of opinion... but it is a newer revision, so you never know.

Search the forums. It's an ongoing discussion, and there is no clear winner. For my money on a 3.5" though, I'd buy an AAKS.

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:53 pm

Greetings,

I was very impressed with the Western Digital SE126 320GB SATA (16MB cache) hard drive -- very quiet idle, and mounted in a Solo on the "sled" with the silicon grommets, the seeks were only audible at very close range.

nick705 · Post by **nick705** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 2:53 am

Das_Saunamies wrote:It's basically the same as the KS model in the Recommended section on SPCRs main site, just lacks the old 4-pin molex socket for power. Some say it's quieter too, but I put that down to matters of opinion... but it is a newer revision, so you never know.

I think actually the AAKS is a three-platter model, whereas the previous KS had four platters, so it should theoretically be a bit quieter (as well as faster) all else being equal.

I'm not sure if it necessarily holds true in practice though, I have a feeling it's often just down to luck of the draw.

dids22 · Post by **dids22** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:07 am

without refer to GB amount, which HD is better? (silent!!)

WD2500YS
WD3200JS
WD3200AAKS
WD3200JB

what about Seagate/Maxtor/Samsung? do they have a silent hd?

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:11 am

nick705 wrote: I think actually the AAKS is a three-platter model, whereas the previous KS had four platters, so it should theoretically be a bit quieter (as well as faster) all else being equal.

I'm not sure if it necessarily holds true in practice though, I have a feeling it's often just down to luck of the draw.

Didn't know that about the AAKS. Even better. My Seagate 160 with a single 160GB platter is the noisiest HDD at idle I've ever had, the vibrations are just terrible... but I blame that on it being a Seagate, not on the type of the platter.

Seagate maximises speed at the cost of user comfort. Expect no AAM or damping.
Maxtors are bombs. And nowadays Seagate owns them, so expect a loud life and a bang.

Samsung's alright. They've had their drive on the Recommended list a looong time. Think it was the yard stick for some time too, if not still.

My money is still on the AAKS as it is a recent, silent and well-performing model. There was something wrong with all the rest, but dangit if I'm digging up what.

If you wanna spin your head around a little more, take a look at Hitachis.

Michael Sandstrom · Post by **Michael Sandstrom** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:47 am

If you will do a forum search for Samsung HD501LJ you will find a definite preference for the Samsung over the WD.

[F]bernZ · Post by **[F]bernZ** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:19 pm

I've had a 2500KS and a 2500AAKS.

Suffice to say, the 2500AAKS was quieter by a slight margin - this is with both on maximum AAM setting, and both are suspended.

Seek noise on AAKS vs KS are lower, as is idle whine.

pputer · Post by **pputer** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:25 pm

I might want one more 500 GB drive or two.

Seriously, though, I'm glad you guys are discussing these drives again. They are all around the same price now. The WD AAKS and the Hitachi are almost the same and those are the ones I'm considering.

I bought a Samsung already but haven't compared it to my Seagate 120GB. I'm sure it's quieter, though. The Samsung was cheaper but now the WD and Hitachi are both less expensive. Therefore, it's between those two.