My HD sounds like a Vaccum

[BeyRevRa]

Hi, just last night my raptor started getting really loud. It literally sounds like a vaccum at times. If I turn the computer off though (overnight) when I boot up it doesn't do it, but if I reboot then it starts up again. Should I RMA the drive or is this common?

AMD 64 3400+
MSI K8N Neo Platinum
1 GB Kingston HyperX PC3200
ATI AIW 9600XT
WD Raptor 74GB

 

[Mr5oh]

How loud, is "loud"? My drive doesn't really make any noise, you can hear it spinning, but you would really have to be listening to hear it.


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[BeyRevRa]

it would compete with a lawn mower

AMD 64 3400+
MSI K8N Neo Platinum
1 GB Kingston HyperX PC3200
ATI AIW 9600XT
WD Raptor 74GB

 

[Mr5oh]

Probably needs the blades balanced..

I think I would RMA the drive, I have never heard a raptor drive do that. Backing up your data as soon as possible is recommended.

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