Maxtor DiamondMax D740X "Silent" is driving me insane, I can't sleep!

[MikeO]

It's the "silent" model with the "Hydrodynamic Bearing motor technology". The high pitched whine it emits is seriously driving me crazy. I can't hear it when I'm at the computer right next to it, but when I go to the next room to sleep it's loud and clear. So loud I CANNOT SLEEP. Now I either wear ear plugs or shut down the computer and disconnect the drive.

This sucks. I guess there's nothing one can do about it? Have to start looking for replacement... any suggestions for a fast non-whiny(!!!!!) 80+ gig drive?

 

[nolovenohope]

What is the model of the drive? Cuz I remember a forum member saying there is the 6J and the 6L or something like that, and the 6J is loud, but the 6L is suppose to be the quiet one.

 

[MikeO]

It's the L model (6L080L4).

 

[SexyK]

I still can't hear my pair of Barracuda IV's and they've been running just about non-stop for well over a year now.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Try their support lines because if you bought it, you should get what you paid for.

 

[Dragoon42]

i seriously doubt its loud

 

[Tab]

Same problem with my Rig, however my fan is alot louder.

 

[0roo0roo]

get a drive silencing enclosre

 

[0roo0roo]

my case is lined witha ccoustic foam so i don't need it silence over asthetics

 

[WTT0001]

Pick up a Seagate Barracuda IV, silent unless you are holding your ear to it and trying to hear it

 

[Anubis]

i have 3HD in my comp and i cant hear them at all.

you my friend are crazy.

 

[Viper96720]

hibernate works wonders for quieting a computer power button helps also.

 

[LeeTJ]

Originally posted by: mto81
It's the "silent" model with the "Hydrodynamic Bearing motor technology". The high pitched whine it emits is seriously driving me crazy. I can't hear it when I'm at the computer right next to it, but when I go to the next room to sleep it's loud and clear. So loud I CANNOT SLEEP. Now I either wear ear plugs or shut down the computer and disconnect the drive.

This sucks. I guess there's nothing one can do about it? Have to start looking for replacement... any suggestions for a fast non-whiny(!!!!!) 80+ gig drive?

shut it off at night?

 

[Sporko]

I know exactly what you mean! I have the 60GB version and it too emits a high pitched whine that is driving me crazy. I didn't really notice it until I got serious about replacing my fans and PSU to reduce the noise. In terms of volume, it's not that loud. But the frequency makes it bore right through any game or music sounds (unless really cranked).

I too have been considering a replacement just to rid of this noise.

 

[Woody419]

Originally posted by: mto81
... but when I go to the next room to sleep it's loud and clear. So loud I CANNOT SLEEP.

Why do you keep it on all night. There is no advantage, unless you are running a server. Turn it off and get some rest. Typing in caps is a sign you are over stressed about this.

Also from Maxtor:

<a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://maxtor.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/maxtor.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=gGl7swEg&p_lva=&p_faqid=481&p_created=986507053&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9ncmlkc29ydD0mcF9yb3dfY250PTgmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1oYXJkIGRyaXZlIG5vaXNlJnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9MyZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMT1_YW55fiZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMj1_YW55fiZwX2NhdF9sdmwxPX5hbnl_JnBfY2F0X2x2bDI9fmFueX4mcF9wYWdlPTE*&p_li=">Abnormal noises include: High-pitched whining sound can be an indication of abnormal function.
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[MikeO]

Originally posted by: Sporko
I know exactly what you mean! I have the 60GB version and it too emits a high pitched whine that is driving me crazy. I didn't really notice it until I got serious about replacing my fans and PSU to reduce the noise. In terms of volume, it's not that loud. But the frequency makes it bore right through any game or music sounds (unless really cranked).

I too have been considering a replacement just to rid of this noise.

Thank you. Obviously not many in this thread understood exactly what kind of noise we're talking about. Also I hope this proves I'm not crazy


Shutting off the computer is not an option, don't you think I would if it was


And about the Maxtor's suggestion the drive is malfunctioning... it's been running for months now without any kind of indication of anything abnormal (except the whine..).

 

[bgeh]

Originally posted by: mto81
It's the "silent" model with the "Hydrodynamic Bearing motor technology". The high pitched whine it emits is seriously driving me crazy. I can't hear it when I'm at the computer right next to it, but when I go to the next room to sleep it's loud and clear. So loud I CANNOT SLEEP. Now I either wear ear plugs or shut down the computer and disconnect the drive.

This sucks. I guess there's nothing one can do about it? Have to start looking for replacement... any suggestions for a fast non-whiny(!!!!!) 80+ gig drive?

the Seagate Baracudda IV 80GB. i have the 40GB version and it is very silent.

 

[Viper96720]

Probably the bearing isn't tight in it's place. So the whole bearing spins instead of just the races of the bearing.

 

[Hanny]

if you can notice a noise from that drive then you got a disfunctional one. how hard is it to send it back?

 

[Uclagamer_99]

isn't there acoustic management? maybe u could try that

 

[boodek]

Without a doubt, Seagate Barracuda IV, or V if you can find one. Bloody excellent.

 

[Viper96720]

RMA it shouldn't sound whiny faulty bearing probably.