F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Noise from a hard drive can indicate mechanical issues or wear over time.

Noise from a hard drive can indicate mechanical issues or wear over time.

Noise from a hard drive can indicate mechanical issues or wear over time.

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Spann3r
Member
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01-25-2023, 05:29 AM
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I recently upgraded my computer and transferred my old HDD to the new one for better performance and extra space. During the process, I noticed unusual noises while reading or writing data. It's unclear if the old fans were contributing or if there was an issue during the relocation. The drive in the new Corsair 4000D Airflow case (WD2003FZEX-00SRLA0) made a strange sound, as shown in the provided video link. Did I make a mistake? Is there a way to resolve this?
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Spann3r
01-25-2023, 05:29 AM #1

I recently upgraded my computer and transferred my old HDD to the new one for better performance and extra space. During the process, I noticed unusual noises while reading or writing data. It's unclear if the old fans were contributing or if there was an issue during the relocation. The drive in the new Corsair 4000D Airflow case (WD2003FZEX-00SRLA0) made a strange sound, as shown in the provided video link. Did I make a mistake? Is there a way to resolve this?

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JokerFame
Senior Member
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02-04-2023, 09:22 PM
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It seems like a typical HDD head is trying to connect. Various cases affect how sound travels and absorbs it. If the new case is made of thinner metal and the drive fits directly into metal, it could send the noise throughout the whole enclosure.
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JokerFame
02-04-2023, 09:22 PM #2

It seems like a typical HDD head is trying to connect. Various cases affect how sound travels and absorbs it. If the new case is made of thinner metal and the drive fits directly into metal, it could send the noise throughout the whole enclosure.

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GoldGirl
Junior Member
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02-05-2023, 01:05 AM
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If it's just normal head movement, you might try adjusting your position or environment to lessen the noise.
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GoldGirl
02-05-2023, 01:05 AM #3

If it's just normal head movement, you might try adjusting your position or environment to lessen the noise.

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Kate_Eliza02
Member
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02-05-2023, 05:11 AM
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Does the system offer AAM (automatic acoustic management)? You can verify this via crystaldiskinfo—it should appear in the features section. If available, you can modify it through Function>Advanced Feature>Aam/Apm control: From there, set the AAM to the quietest level (80H), enable AAM, and test its effect.
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Kate_Eliza02
02-05-2023, 05:11 AM #4

Does the system offer AAM (automatic acoustic management)? You can verify this via crystaldiskinfo—it should appear in the features section. If available, you can modify it through Function>Advanced Feature>Aam/Apm control: From there, set the AAM to the quietest level (80H), enable AAM, and test its effect.

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IamPiggy
Member
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02-05-2023, 09:31 AM
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It looks like the HDD isn't compatible with aam because the box appears grayed out in the crystal disk information.
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IamPiggy
02-05-2023, 09:31 AM #5

It looks like the HDD isn't compatible with aam because the box appears grayed out in the crystal disk information.