How loud is this drive?
457430
The drive is very quite for a large storage device. I have 2 hooked up and it's still quite. They only spin up when you need them.
457431
I only notice some noise when the drives spin-up which is only momentary and not an audible problem at all. The unit sits on my desk approx. 3 feet from me. I don't notice it while backing up except for the initial spin-up of the drives.
457432
It's actually rather quiet. I have it in my bedroom and the most disruptive thing about it is the bright blue light.
537163
Hard drives do make noises occasionally, and that's perfectly normal. However, if it's very loud or constant, it could be a problem. If it only makes the noise when it's reading data (when you open files), it's most likely normal seek noise and nothing to worry about. To ease your mind, you could use a free software like HDTune (free trial, at least) to test your hard drive and read SMART values to make sure your drive is healthy.
172744
It was OK not at annoying, just the normal background buzz. But I lost the drive pretty quickly and since I use Linux instead of windows I just replaced both the drive and windows with a new blank 1Tb SSD drive from amazon ($50) - there is absolutely no sound at all! And it is much faster sans windows.
600741
I have my EX475 sitting right on my desk. I hear the hard drive once in a while and the fans kick in when I reboot and that is it. My PC is a louder than the Mediasmart unit.
1533965
It's loud at higher speeds probably due to the direct drive mechanism. I've only used a PC two or three times but I think it's safe to say that the Flex is easily a good bit louder.
749366
Agree with other comments. I think it's pretty quiet, but not for a library atmosphere.Haven't had any issues with USB (I have two of these)
36491
Its pretty close to our laptop key board... can't really say. I personally like clicking/typing noise and I kind a think its not loud...
1544088
Its actually not that loud! I did not use this PSU for very long before switching to an XFX PSU which I like better and feel that it is more reliable then the raidmax.
1561793
Actually, that is a subjective question. For me, I work from home, it is less than 5' from me, and I do not find it distracting at all - even at it's highest setting (there is a link that can manually adjust the fan speed.) I've even had an SSD in use within the box leaving only the fan noise. So, it's not all that loud to me. The other side of the coin though, is that it is not in a bedroom, nor next to my TV/Stereo/etc. The sensitivity of the 'listener' is what gives a better answer.
548337
Loud. The fan (only) is not bad, but when that compressor kicks in, it's noise. The unit is in a window about 7 to 8 feet from my bed.
204657
The fan and the hard drive are fairly loud on mine, but ill deal with it for $599. J
1544726
I didn't notice a sound difference. There are other part of my computer that are louder like my external hard drives.
462070
It is somewhat louder than the single fan in my new Mac Pro, which is almost inaudible. It's really pretty quiet, although I have no way to measure the actual decibel output. I do hear the hard drives within when they spin up, and also when they are accessing data. I am not bothered by the "noise" at all.
1867278
It's not too loud. Certainly much quieter than some of the larger HP units in our neighborhood.
1155322
I think the only meaningful way I can answer that is to say the I have (4) of these drives in a Drobo mini on my desk and hear no noticeable noise above my PC fan. I think they are plenty quiet.Hope that helps.
2267224
I have not seen the actual specs, but it is slow , probably 5400rpm . This drive is good for back up, not immediate access time. That costs more , you know. DR
402382
Not loud that loud. I can watch tv and walk on the fast pace up to 3 mph without turning up the volume. For me this has been the best one we have owned.