Raptors

[jdunner3]

Are all Raptors really that loud? I just got a pair and have them in a supposed "Silent" case and the things can be heard over everything else.

 

[Dan_D]

No. No one ever said Raptors are quiet. Not that they are the loudest drive you could have, but they aren't exactly silent either.

Now I do know that the 36GB model is louder than the 74GB model. They made alot of changes to the 74GB model internally.

 

[HDBox2d1]

Thats no good how the 36gb raptor is louder

 

[jdunner3]

Well guess thats the sacrifice I make for the speed boost. I have the 74 gig model and am happy with the peformance so I guess I shouldnt complain. Still quieter then my old rig.

 

[Ultra Wide]

go to silent PC review they have good methods to reduce noise levels.

 

[jazzwall]

I've got two 74G Raptors on Raid 0. I can barely hear them. But then, my case is Antec p180... which probably helps a lot.

-Jazz

 

[Dan_D]

Thats no good how the 36gb raptor is louder

The 36GB model has different bearings than the 74GB drive does.

 

[HippieCat]

My 74gig raptor is loud only on the read/write.

I like it, my hd led header is dead, so it's the only way to know instantly, without resources, if it's doing anything.

 

[DougLite]

My 74gig raptor is loud only on the read/write.

I like it, my hd led header is dead, so it's the only way to know instantly, without resources, if it's doing anything.

I find the deep rumble of <5ms seeks quite satisfying personally. A much [H]arder sound than the chirp or chatter of 7200RPM ATA drives.

 

[tesfaye]

I find the deep rumble of <5ms seeks quite satisfying personally. A much [H]arder sound than the chirp or chatter of 7200RPM ATA drives.

Can I get an amen!?!

 

[Dan_D]

Can I get an amen!?!

Amen!

 

[br0k3nman]

My 74gig raptor is loud only on the read/write.

Same, but it's silent otherwise and is fast as all hell. I <3 my raptor.

 

[GIGANTOID]

I for one will ditch my 36gb for the new model once it comes out. It's been rock solid since purchase 2+years ago and will make a fine swap drive when its retired.

 

[tesfaye]

Amen!

I wonder when the next gen of these drives will appear?

 

[jdunner3]

I guess the sound of the drive is a lot meatier then previous drives I have had. Now that you made it sound that way I dont mind it as much. They are faster then I thought they would be thats for sure. Not sure whats so special about the Antec p180 but I just thought my LiLi SILENT PC-V1100B would do a better job keepin the sound down. It does place the drives in a location that makes them much closer to the side panel of my case that is a few feet from my ear.