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by darthpingoo
Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Is there a problem with head parks on WD Green HDDs?
Replies: 296
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For those curious about the 2TB WD20EADS models, I just picked up a pair and tested one. I can confirm that the WD20EADS operates just like WD10EADS - the 8 second idle timer is present *and* Load Cycle Count is not being incremented when it happens. The clicking noise is about the same, perhaps a ...
by darthpingoo
Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Is 2.5" Scorpio Blue quieter than 3.5" Caviar Gree
Replies: 4
Views: 3157

Ok ! So I will probably buy a Scorpio. ;)
by darthpingoo
Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Silent Storage
Topic: Is 2.5" Scorpio Blue quieter than 3.5" Caviar Gree
Replies: 4
Views: 3157

Is 2.5" Scorpio Blue quieter than 3.5" Caviar Gree

I'm seeking for the quietest hard drive to be used as data storage disk. My OS disk is now an OCZ SSD. The only constraint is that the HDD must be a Western Digital. I think Caviar Green and Scorpio Blue are the best choice. I've seeking for a 2 platter Green (500GB/640GB) and for a 1 or 2 plater Bl...