[mythtv-users] New HDD for Mythtv 5400 or 7200 rpm

[Marko Nurmenniemi]

Johnathon Meichtry wrote:

> If it's for a frontend get a 4400rpm >60gb laptop HDD with a 2.5"-3.5" 
> IDE adapter.  It'll be nice and quiet.  Don't use anything less than a 
> recent 60gb HDD or the noises made by the heads when in use will drive 
> you nuts.
>
> Johnathon

It is possible to reduce seek noise with hdparm. I have done it with my 
apache server which is running less than a meter from my right ear. 
Quiet as a mouse now.
I have not noticed performance effect in my use but there might be some 
in heavy duty usage.

-M