HDD spin noise

[TommyF]

Hello everyone, I'm wondering if something might be wrong with my HDD because it is generating quite a lot of spin noise (about 20db). I don't know if this is normal or not so just thought I'd ask. It's a 5400rpm drive btw.

Also, if this is simply normal then which SSD should I get for my games? Need a 500gb ssd because my game folder is 380gb.

[Godlygamer23]

When you're actually listening to it, what do you hear? Slight hum? Depending on the quality of the drive, you can hear more or less noise coming from it.

[TommyF]

It's like a mix of humming and spinning

[WFMB]

Just now, TommyF said:

It's like a mix of humming and spinning

You should be fine. Harddrives usually make some noise. If you really feel you need to, get yourself the 500GB Samsung EVO.

[TommyF]

I am noticing it mostly because my desktop is less than 1m from where I sit :) But thank you so much for your help to both of you

[Godlygamer23]

3 minutes ago, TommyF said:

It's like a mix of humming and spinning

You're probably fine.

[Aytex]

Just now, TommyF said:

I am noticing it mostly because my desktop is less than 1m from where I sit :) But thank you so much for your help!

if it dosen't already you can get some rubber gromets and put them down to absorb the viberation

[TommyF]

1 minute ago, Aytex said:

if it dosen't already you can get some rubber gromets and put them down to absorb the viberation

I have the Fractal Design Define R5 which has rubber grommets incluced for the HDD itself so it's not vibration noise. But thanks anyway

[Goat]

Its normal to hear noise from your HDD when its reading and writing data. If the noise continues excessively when its idling then something may be wrong.

[TommyF]

6 minutes ago, Goat said:

Its normal to hear noise from your HDD when its reading and writing data. If the noise continues excessively when its idling then something may be wrong.

Ok, thank you