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 Post subject: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal?
PostPosted: August 13th, 2017, 16:31 
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Hi there everyone,

Would appreciate the forum's help determining if the noise of my new 6TB WD Black is normal.
I’ve always used WD Blacks, but the one I just got is by far the noisiest, in a level that I think its failing. :|
I’ve recorded both my old 5TB (WD5001FZWX) and the new 6TB (WD6002FZWX) while doing a quick lifeguard test. (Both were mounted in the exact same spot using the case rubber based screws)

WD Black 6TB
(check out the noise between 0:15-0:35)

WD Black 5TB

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 Post subject: Re: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal
PostPosted: August 14th, 2017, 0:42 
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Well,
I have heard the noise of your 6TB and to me its normal head seek noise wow i am impressed its pretty fast imho .

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 Post subject: Re: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal
PostPosted: August 14th, 2017, 0:57 
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Amarbir, thanks for the answer,

So in this case, why there is such a big noise differences compared to the 5TB drive(which is almost ~90% quieter). Did WD use different technology with the 6TB drive?

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 Post subject: Re: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal
PostPosted: August 14th, 2017, 7:47 
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itaybraverman wrote:
Amarbir, thanks for the answer,

So in this case, why there is such a big noise differences compared to the 5TB drive(which is almost ~90% quieter). Did WD use different technology with the 6TB drive?

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Well,
A User Can Setup the Noise Level and Seek Performance Using Some Utility ,I Think Its Called APM Or Something ,Might Be Frank Can shed Some Light

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 Post subject: Re: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal
PostPosted: August 14th, 2017, 8:31 
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I would RMA the 6TB drive.

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 Post subject: Re: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal
PostPosted: August 15th, 2017, 14:10 
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northwind wrote:
I would RMA the 6TB drive.



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On what basis ,The hdd is seeking extremely fast and doing the job its suppose to

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 Post subject: Re: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal
PostPosted: August 19th, 2017, 18:22 
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Take no chances. Download wd tools and see what it comes up with. You have come here because you have a doubt so rma it or take it back to the shop.

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 Post subject: Re: WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal
PostPosted: August 20th, 2017, 13:30 
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Hi everyone,

So first of all, thank you for your answers and opinions.

I've just received a brand new 6TB black (as part of an advanced RMA), and the result is that the drive has the exact same noise level like the previous one (which is very loud).
Once again, compared to the current installed Black 5TB, Black 1TB and Green 2TB, I would say that its ~70% louder when spinning.

I decided to keep the original one, but I'm definitely going to write a note in NewEgg, as its crucial for those who are interested in building a quite setup.

Have a great day and thank you!


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