HDD use + front panel audio = static noise

Hi all. I've recently been trying to figure out how to fix this problem. Essentially when my headphones are hooked up to my cases front panel (sound, mic, usb, FW) I get a ton of static that seems to be noise from the HDD's working.

Current pc specs:

Silverstone 850W power supply
HT Claro Omega Audio card
SATA WD raptors (raid 0)

Now here's what I've tried:

1. Unplugged the front panel USB/FW cord. Didn't work
2. Plugged the same headphones into the rear of the computer, worked, no noise.
3. Tried manipulating the front panel audio cord so it doesn't hit my video card and such, didn't work.
4. Mobo audio is turned off in the BIOS
5. Removed all OC'ing


The noise isn't quite noticeable in FPS games where there's constantly sound happening, or just listening to music. But when it's quiet i can here it. Games with a lot of HDD use, like WoW for example, the noise is *constant* and the pitch is always changing based on the load I'm putting on the HDD's (like if i turn my camera quickly in a crowded city).

I'd really like to figure this issue out, between all the money thrown into the various parts of this PC i really don't think i should be getting these issues.

And before someone asks "why don't you just keep them plugged into the back?" I'll say this: When I'm using VoIP, or anything to talk to people in-games, I don't want to have to keep unplugging my speakers to plug in my headphones. It's a real pain, have to reach under the radiator and through cords and crap.

Thank you for any help, I'll be monitoring this so ask any questions you need.

I hAVE a ANTEC 900 and a X-FI extremeGamer sound card and the front panel STILl sucks (full of static) its like that for both the Sound card and onboard audio >_> such T_T tell me how to FIX T_T!!!!!!!!!!!

okay im so sorry icewolf69 T_T im stealing ur blog coz i dont noe how to start one T_T , but hey mine i dont think has anything to do with the HDD >_> it just static >_> for some reason :S i hate it >_> i need to use the front panel as i have multiple headphone getting to the back is a pain >_>

Well i don't know if *any* case has quality wiring these days. they're all made in malyasia and china, and let's face it, these companies are trying to make money and will cut corners when they can. you can tell that just by noticing that your front panel cable is JUST long enough to get to your audio input. I'd like to wire it behind the mobo, but that's not going to happen.

My case is a silverstone TJ-09 though. and for the price i paid for it, i would think that's about as "quality" as i'm going to get.