I currently have some vibe problem with my SP2504C (250GB) so I decided to go for a bigger one. Seems that in this forum there are good experiences with the WD3200JD, which is very quiet.
But I just saw, that Maxtor has a new model, supporting NCQ too. So I wonder if there are any experiences about the sound and vibrations of the Maxtor 7L300S0? Any comparisons with the WD3200JD maybe?
Maxtor 7L300S0 (S-ATA, NCQ, 300GB) experiences?
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I found out that Maxtor's Data Sheet says the following for 7L250S0/7L300S0:
disk's noise is 27 decibel in idle mode
In comparison the Data Sheet of the WD3200JD:
Idle Mode 28 dBA (average)
Seek Mode 0 33 dBA (average)
Seek Mode 3 29 dBA (average)
So, it doesn't look bad... but unfortunately there's no value for the seek mode.
disk's noise is 27 decibel in idle mode
In comparison the Data Sheet of the WD3200JD:
Idle Mode 28 dBA (average)
Seek Mode 0 33 dBA (average)
Seek Mode 3 29 dBA (average)
So, it doesn't look bad... but unfortunately there's no value for the seek mode.
Just bought one of these drives today which wasn't an easy decision there really seems to be a lack of a fast/large and QUIET sata hdd on the market.
First impression is that it's louder than my 200gb 7200.7 IDE Seagate. The idle noise is a fair bit whinier/metallic than the seagate. I enabled AAM with great difficulty and the seeks are fairly quiet. Vibrations aren't too much of a factor as I have the drive suspended.
Unfortunately I have run into an issue with it on my DFI NF4 Ultra-D. Windows XP boots can take up to 5mins (this is on a fresh install) once in windows it seems to be running fine though. I did a bit of research and found its a known issue
http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthr ... ge=1&pp=15
Basically they say a firmware update on the drive can fix the problems but my drive was manufactured in July this year so you would think it would have a fairly recent firmware on it anyway.
Just wanted to give some of you guys a warning.
Edit: Forgot to ask if anyone has one of these firmwares lying around I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass it on to me as tech support in Australia won't be back for another couple of days now
First impression is that it's louder than my 200gb 7200.7 IDE Seagate. The idle noise is a fair bit whinier/metallic than the seagate. I enabled AAM with great difficulty and the seeks are fairly quiet. Vibrations aren't too much of a factor as I have the drive suspended.
Unfortunately I have run into an issue with it on my DFI NF4 Ultra-D. Windows XP boots can take up to 5mins (this is on a fresh install) once in windows it seems to be running fine though. I did a bit of research and found its a known issue
http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthr ... ge=1&pp=15
Basically they say a firmware update on the drive can fix the problems but my drive was manufactured in July this year so you would think it would have a fairly recent firmware on it anyway.
Just wanted to give some of you guys a warning.
Edit: Forgot to ask if anyone has one of these firmwares lying around I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass it on to me as tech support in Australia won't be back for another couple of days now
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