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In article <41acsb$19r@datamagic.com>, kanefsky@datamagic.com (Steve Kanefsky) says:
>
>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
>
I haven't had any experience with 4 GBs other than Grand Prix, but I do find their
noise a bit annoying.  However, if youv'e ever touched these babies when they 
are running you'll notice they get very hot.  After you put a 110 cfm additonal
fan in the tower case the noise sort of gets muffled.