hd temp.

**JP198780** · 02-25-2007, 08:35 PM

my HD's runnin at 47C (117F)...my original HD used 2 run around $0C, which is good...

also this HD is a 7200RPM, the original was a 5400RPM, could this be why the temps are higher? how could i lower the temp?

the front of my computer is warm, and the HD is like 5 inches from the from of my case

Tumbleweed36 · 02-25-2007, 08:38 PM

Hi,

Those temps are quite high for any drive if at rest. You can move cables around to permit better air flow, move drives apart in the case more to allow separation of two heat producing parts, use a hard drive fan (normally not needed), make sure you have good case air flow with a rear fan pulling hot air out of the case, and a front fan pulling in cool air in the front of the case. Add a side fan or top fan if necessary and the case is designed so you can add an additional fan.

**JP198780** · 02-25-2007, 08:41 PM

yeah, thanks 4 your reply...im gonna open it up tommorrow and add another fan..

02-25-2007, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
JP198780 TSF Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Deptford, NJ Posts: 700 OS: XP Pro, Home My System	hd temp. my HD's runnin at 47C (117F)...my original HD used 2 run around $0C, which is good... also this HD is a 7200RPM, the original was a 5400RPM, could this be why the temps are higher? how could i lower the temp? the front of my computer is warm, and the HD is like 5 inches from the from of my case

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Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,626 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Those temps are quite high for any drive if at rest. You can move cables around to permit better air flow, move drives apart in the case more to allow separation of two heat producing parts, use a hard drive fan (normally not needed), make sure you have good case air flow with a rear fan pulling hot air out of the case, and a front fan pulling in cool air in the front of the case. Add a side fan or top fan if necessary and the case is designed so you can add an additional fan. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-25-2007, 08:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
JP198780 TSF Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Deptford, NJ Posts: 700 OS: XP Pro, Home My System	yeah, thanks 4 your reply...im gonna open it up tommorrow and add another fan..