Raptor noise - 36GB vs 74GB

Bananadude · 10 Dec 2006 at 22:19

Would there be any difference in the noise between a 36GB vs 74GB Raptor? Just that I've seen more people moaning about noise with the 74GB, but maybe that's just because more people own the 74GB version. Can't see any reason why noise level would be higher than the 36GB, but it got me wondering...

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thefishdude · 10 Dec 2006 at 22:26

i would imagine noise is same but like you said more people prob have the 74, i have both but they work beside each other so cant tell one noise from next.

Bananadude · 10 Dec 2006 at 22:51

Would a 36GB be enough for a pure OS and Programmes drive do you think? The 72GB seems like it would be overkill to me. I've plenty of other storage for files etc. I just mean for the OS and other apps.

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just Scott · 10 Dec 2006 at 23:31

Bananadude said:
Would a 36GB be enough for a pure OS and Programmes drive do you think? The 72GB seems like it would be overkill to me. I've plenty of other storage for files etc. I just mean for the OS and other apps.

Well, that's a bit hard to say really. For me, I need way more than 36gb for programs. I have hundreds installed

squiffy · 10 Dec 2006 at 23:39

32GB will be plenty for Windows.

1.6GB for \Windows
1GB-2GB for paging file
1-3GB for program files.

I very much doubt you'll have 32GB of pure Windows and Program files. My HTPC install (Windows, root files, program files) is 4.5GB, that's with XP Lite pruned down some of Windows features I don't use. Don't have any CD writing or Photoshop/office apps though.

thefishdude · 10 Dec 2006 at 23:39

i am using a 36 just for programs and windows no games. works for me. guess if you loads and loads of programs it could be close.

Bananadude · 11 Dec 2006 at 01:58

Somewhat related question - do you use a Sata-2 cable with a Raptor or just a normal Sata cable. I see it's listed as a 'Sata' drive, not Sata-2, so does that mean a Sata-2 cable wouldn't work?

thefishdude · 11 Dec 2006 at 18:23

nope will work fine.

Jokester · 11 Dec 2006 at 18:35

Is this an original 36GB Raptor or a recent one?

If it's an original one then they're noiser than the 74GB model due to the bearings.

Jokester

The Asgard · 12 Dec 2006 at 10:10

74GB are quieter than the 36GB models.

bledd · 12 Dec 2006 at 10:53

The Asgard said:
74GB are quieter than the 36GB models.

yup

saw that on storagereview.com before