Looking for a new HDD, something quiet.

[brentman]

I am looking to make the computer in my bedroom a bit more quiet, I'm going to start with the fans, but currently I notice that its my HDD that really makes noise. Does anyone know which HDD's are most quiet/reliable?

 

[leigh6]

Not an expert at all. But have read a lot. And it seems Seagate wins over all of them for quietness. Plus they all have 5 year warranties now.

Leigh

 

[JaRb0y]

i recommend seagate for quiet/reliable. there 5 year warranty cant be beat. hitachi also has some quiet drives but their warranties are shorter.

 

[DaveSimmons]

The two top brands for quiet are Seagate (partly because of classic quiet drives no longer made) and the newcomer to quiet, Samsung Spinpoint drives.

You can check noise & heat specs at www.StorageReview.com and subjective noise reviews at www.SilentPCReview.com (also check out their forums).

Both brands are reliable and offer either 3 or 5 year warranties and 8 MB cache drives, though Seagate has been making quiet drives longer and has the more established reputation.

 

[peacemaker1ps]

Segate and Samsung.

 

[LordPhoenix]

sea*

 

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

The Seagate ST380013AS is not quiet, so make sure the model you choose is before you purchase.

 

[Excelsior]

Seagate - end of thread.

 

[piasabird]

Maybe it is the case. Some computer cases amplify vibration noises. My case has screws with rubber vibration isolators so the hard drive does not touch the metal part of the case. I have heard of mounting with rubber bands or in insulated cases. The liquid fluid bearings might help that most new hard drives have. A lot of new cases have 120mm case fans that spin at lower RPM's.

Another source of noise is the power supply.

You might look at a website like

Quiet PC's

 

[PhoenixOrion]

Seagate - most quiet
WD - loudest

 

[brentman]

Thanks for the links and info guys.

 

[Allio]

This 200GB Seagate (ST3200822A) is basically silent, and it's about 50cm away from me in an open case.

 

[Sureshot324]

I'd also go with seagate, but check out storagereview.com for lots of good info on hard drives.