Silence the hum of a mechanical hard drive.
Silence the hum of a mechanical hard drive.
You're dealing with a noisy mechanical harddrive in your Phanteks Eclipse G360A. To reduce the sound and vibrations, consider checking the drive's mounting position, ensuring it's secure but not overly tight. You might also try adjusting the mount's angle or using a vibration-dampening pad. If the issue persists, inspecting the drive for loose components or replacing worn parts could help. Let me know if you need more details!
Essentially, you just need to swap it out. There could be a quieter alternative. You might attempt to reduce the noise, but not every mount lets you suppress vibrations. Alternatively, adjust the power settings in your operating system to shut it off after a certain time. However, all of these options still produce sound. While some are quieter than others, mechanical hard drives contain a motor that spins the platters, so they will inevitably make some noise.
Clearly the most effective option is purchasing an SSD, though on a limited budget opt for foam or similar alternatives.
I'll check if I can locate some foam and see if I can fit it into the drive. For me, a 2TB SSD would be costly.
Typically the drive sleds are a bit too loose, causing them to shake and produce noise. In each situation I apply double-sided tape—either 3M moulding tape or VHB—and place it in a few spots on the sleds. Remove only the backing from the side that contacts the sled itself. The aim is to use the foam tape to secure and reduce vibrations, not to fasten the sled directly into the case. That’s why you keep the backing on the opposite side. I use this same technique to stop case panel vibrations from fans and similar equipment.
It sounds like you're considering a practical approach. Over the weekend I plan to test it out, aiming for ~1-5mm thick double-sided tape similar to what I attached.
I'll search for the softest command strip or double-sided tape available and test it.