, RocketRAID 2711 and their External Mini-SAS to Esata cabling. In addition, we would also like to thank HighPoint for their contribution of the RocketStor 5322 We would like to thank ASUS ( P8Z77-V Premium ), Intel ( Core i7-3770K ), Crucial ( Ballistix ), Corsair ( H100 ) and Be Quiet ( PSU/ Fans) for supporting the build of our Z77 Premium Test Bench. All results are displayed through capture of the actual benchmark for better understanding of the testing process by the reader. In order to validate and confirm our findings, testing is supported by industry accepted benchmark programs. Repetition in testing is standard and, if necessary, we may conduct specific tests in Windows 7 ‘safe mode’ to ensure the OS has little to no influence on the end result.

Simply put, we want to provide you with the absolute best results the tested hardware can provide. In testing, our main objective is to obtain results as pure and as accurate as possible and we want to ensure that no anomalies slip through. Clicking on any pictures or benchmarks will bring up a more easily viewable high resolution image. You might get a reply from the Asus Admins, but it won't help for service, you need to register your laptop with support online, and file a Technical Inquiry.Our analysis today will be conducted with our Asus Z77 Premium Test Bench. IDK if Asus makes you return the whole laptop, or if they will let you ship the drive alone. SSD's don't make noise - you could upgrade to an SSD and retire the HD. I use the systray tool to enable, then open the main dialog and set the sliders to 254/off/highest performance - Apply, and see if the noise goes away. If you can't fix it by disabling APM/AAM with this tool, file an RMA with Asus to replace the drive.

Can Asus address this issue ? I see, that I am not the only one here. I am wondering whether the clicking sound is problem with the disk itself, or maybe (I hope not) the motherboard controller or PCB connector. Tried to announce this on another topic, but I did not get much of help. I have Asus G750jx and have exactly the same problem - random clicking sound of the disk.

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