I've read that the Barracuda IVs have 40gig per platter. Do any of you "know" or think that the 40gig ones would be quieter since there's only 1 platter? And/or if the 2 platter ones would produce more heat?
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<BR>I've thinking about getting 2x40gig drives but it's only a few $$ more for the 60gigs.
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<BR>Any comments appreciated.
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Noise on Barracuda 40gig vs 60 and 80?
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Check Seagate's site for specs -- I think the difference is 20dBA for single platter (20/40G) vs 24 dBA for dual (60/80G). Going by this, 2 single platter drives are about the same noise level as one 2-platter model. 2 platter models do produce a *bit* more heat but nowhere as much as 2 single-platter drives. I've only played with single-platter modles personally.
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<br>The version V ones are rated to be noisier, 24 dBA for 1 platter don't know anyone who has reported on one...
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<br>The version V ones are rated to be noisier, 24 dBA for 1 platter don't know anyone who has reported on one...
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I own a 40GB Seagate Barracuda IV ST340016A hard disk. When I was making the choice between a 40 and a 60GB, I decided to go with the 40GB because I noticed on the PDFs on Seagate's website that the 40GB model with only one platter had slightly lower noise characteristics. I can't say if the 40GB is noticably quieter than the 60GB as I've never heard the 60GB model. I can just tell you that I'm pleased with my decision, as 60GB would have been overkill in size for me anyway. Although, I think I'd rather have one 60GB disc than two 40GB discs. My 40GB disc gets hot to the touch, and I figure two discs would increase the case temperature undesirably.
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I did purchase 2 Barracuda IV 40gigs after finding out the same as you did (40gig per platter). But, I want to get a boost in performance, too. So, I will be running the 2 40gigs in raid 0 (striping). This will definitely produce more heat but I already 2 WD drives in there and the system runs stable.
I sent in my 2 Barracuda IV drives over a week ago to Seagate to get the Raid 0 "friendly" ones. The RMA status says they got them -- I'm just waiting for the new ones.
Another option would have been to get the new single platter 60gig Barracuda Vs but those show slightly higher dbA even with only 1 platter. I want to minimize the noise as much as possible.
I sent in my 2 Barracuda IV drives over a week ago to Seagate to get the Raid 0 "friendly" ones. The RMA status says they got them -- I'm just waiting for the new ones.
Another option would have been to get the new single platter 60gig Barracuda Vs but those show slightly higher dbA even with only 1 platter. I want to minimize the noise as much as possible.
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I also have used both a 40 gig and a 80 gig cuda IV, but I haven't tested them side by side. From my unreliable experience, I would say I DID notice a small increase in noise and maybe ~3c hotter for the 80gig version. Pity the Cuda V is rated louder, coz I've filled my cuda 80gig to the brim and could sure use more space. I didn't realize the newer firmwares for the cuda IV had fixed the raid 0 problem, but recently went out with a friend for a 40gig cuda and noticed the firmware was up to 3.75 or so, mine is 3.05!
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I have a 60G cuda IV, and my frind has a 80G. His 80G is more quiet and vibrates less then my 60G.
Nether of us have a 40G so i can't compare all three of them.
So are you in the choiceing between 60G ore 80G, take the 80G...
I eaven had my 60G repaced to a new one because it sounded and vibrated so much more than the 80G.
Nether of us have a 40G so i can't compare all three of them.
So are you in the choiceing between 60G ore 80G, take the 80G...
I eaven had my 60G repaced to a new one because it sounded and vibrated so much more than the 80G.