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Hard drive noises on a new hard drive

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by Maloos, Jan 27, 2013.

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  1. Maloos Newcomer, in training

    Hello Techspot. So, yesterday I built a new computer with various parts from different internet stores. I assembled it and booted it up. When everything was done and I was configuring the windows updates I noticed a ''scratching''-like sound from the hard drive. I have no idea what it might be, it's a completely new Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black from inet.se ( a swedish site ). What might be the problem?
    Maloos, Jan 27, 2013
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  2. Punkid TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 533

    I have the same drive, a 1tb caviar black... the noise is normal for high performance drives...
    Punkid, Jan 27, 2013
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  3. Maloos Newcomer, in training

    Hmm, yeah I read some other posts about the caviar black 1tb. I guess I just have to get used to it. Thanks!
    Maloos, Jan 27, 2013
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  4. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    Download a hard drive diagnostic utility. I like Seatools, but I'm sure Western Digital has their own. (Seatools will work on other branded drives).

    If it passes a Long DST in Seatools you can be reasonably sure the drive is ok.
    SNGX1275, Jan 27, 2013
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  5. St1ckM4n TechSpot Maniac Posts: 1,515   +198

    How loud is the drive? If it's got actual physical problems, the sound will make you pay attention, believe me.
    St1ckM4n, Jan 30, 2013
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  6. Adele Newcomer, in training

    Noise from hard drive is normal. If noise is too loud... get it checked by service provider.
    Adele, Feb 21, 2013
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  7. compfixing Newcomer, in training Posts: 38

    It's normal unless you can still hear it outside the door.
    compfixing, Feb 21, 2013
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