Which HDD is the Quietest?

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Which is the Quietest

500GB Samsung F1 HD502lJ
2
50%
320GB WD3200AAKS (quiet version)
1
25%
500GB WD5000AAKS
1
25%
 
Total votes: 4
angelkiller
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Which HDD is the Quietest?

Post by angelkiller » Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:24 pm

Ok this time no stipulations. Just which one is the quietest. I'm leaning pretty hard on the F1 right now. :roll:

Your opinions are appreciated. :)
  • 500GB Samsung F1 HD502lJ
  • 320GB WD3200AAKS (assuming I get the "quiet version")
  • 500GB WD500AAKS
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porkchop
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Post by porkchop » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:46 pm

can't help you here, don't think many people can.

to answer properly you'd have to own all 3 drives AND have a way(or be bothered) to listen to all of them separately.

from spcr reviews though, i'd say all of them are too close to call- close enough that sample variance would render the difference moot.
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Quitch
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Post by Quitch » Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:33 pm

I suspect StorageReview.com will also have some data on this subject. Mentioning the Samsung F1 got a reasonable endorsement at ArsTechnica.
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gustavs_a
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Post by gustavs_a » Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:56 pm

I bought WD5000AAKB, a different model, but the difference is probably just interface (IDE). It's much louder than my old Barracuda IV. Can't recommend. For quietness I would look at 1 platter 3.5" or any 2.5" HDDs.

Update: with the help of HDD enclosures it's now quiet after all.
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