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In article <41acsb$19r@datamagic.com>, <kanefsky@datamagic.com> writes:
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> From: kanefsky@datamagic.com (Steve Kanefsky)
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> Subject: 7200RPM 4G drive quieter than Grand Prix?
> Date: 21 Aug 1995 09:39:39 -0700
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> 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 
> 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.
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance,
>   
> --
> Steve Kanefsky
> 
> 
Yes, I've seen some noisey drives too.  Reently, I installed a Barracuda and 
it shook the whole cabinet - somehow, I can't see those bearings lasting 5 
years (the drives warranty).

On the otherhand, IBM's DHFS drives (Ultrstar) are just "normal" - they spin 
quietly to themselves and give good performance.  

Down in the low capacity, I was so impressed by the quietness of Quantum 540MB 
IDE drives, that I installed them in my home PC's. Together with a low-noise 
power-supply fan, no-one can tell when the computer is switched on - honest!  
It certainly makes working with computers less tiring when you get rid of that 
background noise.

Adam Cumberlege		New Zealand Disk and Tape Ltd