HDD Temperature

**src2206** · 02-25-2007, 11:03 AM

Hi there

I have two HDD, one ST340810A [40GB, Primary Master] and the second one is ST380011A [Primary Slave, 80GB]. Recently I installed Hard Drive Inspector Pro and I find out that the temperatures are reported to be high to the warning level. As present the Temp are being reported as 49 C and 51 C. I also find that after an operation of about 1hr the temp rises to greater than 60 C for both the HDD.

I am using ATHLON XP 1800+ with 640MB DDR RAM. The machine is Compaq Pressario 3353AP and the second HDD I installed few months back.

Are these temp within safe level? If not how can I ensure that that temps remain within safe level?

Thank you.

**koala** · 02-25-2007, 11:45 AM

Yes, they're too high. You should be getting about 30C, no more than 40C.

Open the case and make sure the fans are spinning and there's a clear airflow path between the front and back case fans. Are the 2 drives installed one on top of the other with no room between them? How many case fans are there and how are they positioned?

Did you check your system's power requirements before fitting the new drive? What make/model is the PSU, and what does it say on the label for +3.3V, +5V and +12V?

Download SensorsView and post back with the temperatures and PSU voltages, both at startup and after the temperatures start getting high (or 2 screenshots if that's easier).

**TheMatt** · 02-25-2007, 03:44 PM

You might want to considder one of those 5.25" drive bay fans, and install one right above the hard disk. Or get a 3.5" drive bay fan if you have 3.5" external drive bays above your hard disk.

**src2206** · 02-26-2007, 05:26 AM

Hello koala and Matt
Thank you for your reply.
I have CPU Fan installed and can I report using that?

I have two HDDs installed one top of other with almost no spce between those.

**koala** · 02-26-2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by src2206

I have CPU Fan installed and can I report using that?

I don't know that program, but if it shows system temperatures and PSU voltages, then it will be fine.

**src2206** · 02-27-2007, 12:08 PM

Sorry, got caught in some other matter, I shall post the report here by tomorrow evening.

Thank you koala

**cjessee** · 02-27-2007, 12:44 PM

A HOT hard drive can also be a sign that it may be on the verge of failing.... but I agree with the above post, seperate the two drives and see if one runs hotter than the other....

**TheMatt** · 02-27-2007, 02:38 PM

Take a look at one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999152
You can mount it below your hard drive right above an intake fan at the front.

**linderman** · 03-01-2007, 07:59 AM

this is my pet drive cooler

http://www.circotech.com/thermaltake...no-disk-3.html

**src2206** · 03-01-2007, 09:05 AM

Thank you everyone

I have cleaned my Heat Sink and installed a chassis fan and it seems that temp have gone down a bit. I shall look for the other devices that you have suggested and I shall install that one which suits my pocket and fits inside too!

Thank you again.

**linderman** · 03-01-2007, 11:32 AM

basically; every location that your case has for a case fan, should be occupied by such!

case fans are cheap, what they cool is NOT

02-25-2007, 11:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,057 OS: WinXP Pro SP2, Edubuntu 7.10 My System	HDD Temperature Hi there I have two HDD, one ST340810A [40GB, Primary Master] and the second one is ST380011A [Primary Slave, 80GB]. Recently I installed Hard Drive Inspector Pro and I find out that the temperatures are reported to be high to the warning level. As present the Temp are being reported as 49 C and 51 C. I also find that after an operation of about 1hr the temp rises to greater than 60 C for both the HDD. I am using ATHLON XP 1800+ with 640MB DDR RAM. The machine is Compaq Pressario 3353AP and the second HDD I installed few months back. Are these temp within safe level? If not how can I ensure that that temps remain within safe level? Thank you. __________________ Registered Linux user #426065 Last edited by src2206; 02-25-2007 at 11:08 AM.

02-25-2007, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 11,240 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Yes, they're too high. You should be getting about 30C, no more than 40C. Open the case and make sure the fans are spinning and there's a clear airflow path between the front and back case fans. Are the 2 drives installed one on top of the other with no room between them? How many case fans are there and how are they positioned? Did you check your system's power requirements before fitting the new drive? What make/model is the PSU, and what does it say on the label for +3.3V, +5V and +12V? Download SensorsView and post back with the temperatures and PSU voltages, both at startup and after the temperatures start getting high (or 2 screenshots if that's easier). __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	You might want to considder one of those 5.25" drive bay fans, and install one right above the hard disk. Or get a 3.5" drive bay fan if you have 3.5" external drive bays above your hard disk. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

02-26-2007, 05:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,057 OS: WinXP Pro SP2, Edubuntu 7.10 My System	Hello koala and Matt Thank you for your reply. I have CPU Fan installed and can I report using that? I have two HDDs installed one top of other with almost no spce between those. __________________ Registered Linux user #426065

02-27-2007, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,057 OS: WinXP Pro SP2, Edubuntu 7.10 My System	Sorry, got caught in some other matter, I shall post the report here by tomorrow evening. Thank you koala __________________ Registered Linux user #426065

02-27-2007, 12:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
cjessee Uh oh. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 794 OS: Windows NT/2000/XP, Dictaphone, Windows 2003 Server	A HOT hard drive can also be a sign that it may be on the verge of failing.... but I agree with the above post, seperate the two drives and see if one runs hotter than the other....

02-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,702 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Take a look at one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811999152 You can mount it below your hard drive right above an intake fan at the front. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

03-01-2007, 07:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,384 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	this is my pet drive cooler http://www.circotech.com/thermaltake...no-disk-3.html __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

03-01-2007, 09:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
src2206 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 2,057 OS: WinXP Pro SP2, Edubuntu 7.10 My System	Thank you everyone I have cleaned my Heat Sink and installed a chassis fan and it seems that temp have gone down a bit. I shall look for the other devices that you have suggested and I shall install that one which suits my pocket and fits inside too! Thank you again. __________________ Registered Linux user #426065

03-01-2007, 11:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 19,384 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	basically; every location that your case has for a case fan, should be occupied by such! case fans are cheap, what they cool is NOT __________________ Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day ! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial