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RE: HDD guidance

Has anyone found the enclosure makes a difference?

No except insofar as it affects noise. Based on an idea of GStew's, I put a 2lb cast iron weight from some old kitchen scales (gently . . .) on top of a bare 2.5" HDD resting on non-conducting foam. Though the drive was already almost inaudible, the weight killed all vibration and noise stone dead. Uncanny - give it a try.

Is the rotation speed relevant with an external PS? Any reason not to go for WD 1TB 5400rpm over the Fujitsu 300GB 4200rpm?

The 4,500 rpm model might be a tiny bit quieter but I can't get them any more. Besides, I'm sure the WD 1TB model is just fine. The difference in consumed power is trivial.

Is one large drive better than two smalls?

It's easier to implement; a 1TB drive will be quieter than 3 x 300GB ones.

I'd go for the WD unit. Somebody, somewhere will disagree.



Edits: 12/04/09

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