The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/4619 on 2024-09-03 17:24:41.
I have 1x large HDD installed in my rig which is screwed flat on the bottom of the case. The screw holes are padded with rubber, so neither the HDD nor screws touch the case directly and are supposed to dampen the tremble, i guess. I can still sense my desk vibrating slightly when the PC is running (it didnt before installing the HDD).
So i've put the PC on 4 packs of tissues (one for each feet) as a test and the vibrating stopped, also the PC is considerably less noisy now. However, the PC is somewhat vibrating even more now as it can't pass on the movement. It sounds like such a stupid question while i'm typing this, but genuinely wondered if tremble affects the lifespan of HDDs or hardware in general. This PC is supposed to run 24/7. Is it in theory better for HDDs to operate secured as firmly as possible (what would happen if you screwed/glued one to the table?) or are the dampening rubbers supposed to also be protecting/absorbing the vibrations caused by the HDD (and not make it just more bearable for the user)?