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kanefsky@datamagic.com (Steve Kanefsky) writes:

>I've read some of the articles recently complaining about the noise of the
>Grand Prix, and I've finally got to hear one for myself.  It really *is*
>loud, making a very annoying high pitched whine, a constant
>lower-frequency noise, and very loud seeking noises too.  It also vibrates
>very strongly and you have to be careful about what you put on top of or
>next to the enclosure or the vibrations will cause a very loud buzzing
>noise.

>My question is this:  Is there anyone who's had direct experience with
>both the Grand Prix and any of the other 4G 7200 RPM drives (Barracuda, 
>Ultrastar XP, and particularly the Atlas) who could compare them for me 
>with respect to noise?  Ideally I'd like a comparison of the different 
	
	Well, I replaced Grand Prix's with Cuda-4's ..
	 what a difference..
	 I can barely hear the Cuda's.. 
	
	Note: Install extra fan to draw air directly over/around Cuda's or 
	   they won't last. 

	I am begining to think the Grand Prix's noise generation may be 
	   intentional... Think about it .. All the energy that goes into 
	   generating noise, surely must reduce the need for
	   heat removal from the drive.  :-)


>components of the noise I mentioned above.  We all react differently to 
>different kinds of noise.  The high-frequency whine bothers me the most 
>(but on the other hand is probably the easiest to block).  The constant
>low-frequency drone is next, and the seeking noises bother me the least.

	Tim K.