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    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Gfresh404, Feb 29, 2008.

  1. Gfresh404

    Gfresh404 Notebook Evangelist

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    What's a really quiet, yet decently fast notebook hard drive?

    I currently have a Seagate Momentus 7200.2 200 GB @ 7200 rpm and it's fast but way too loud. I think the aluminum case on my m1530 magnifies the noise so I really need a quiet one. Thanks.
     
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    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    my hard drive are nice and queit dont hear when both hdd are at 100%
    hitachi 7k200
     
    dondadah88, Feb 29, 2008
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    A friend of mine has the dv6500t and dual 7200rpm's. Its still very quiet. Yeah, i guess its the case. I guess a 5400rpm or 4200rpm will be quieter, bu ive never heard of sound issues with speeds, so im not sure if it will help. Wait for more posts to be sure though.
     
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    just make sure you have a cooler because they are hotter than the 5400rpm
     
    dondadah88, Feb 29, 2008
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