HDD cooling

GLO · 30-April-04, 08:49 PM

Is HDD cooling very beneficial for 7200rpm drives (in particular for SATA)?

Since i dont think ppl can OC their HDD, at what point is cooling actually required?

Red02 · 30-April-04, 08:52 PM

Well it depends, if you have just one HDD then no, but if you have multiple HDD then yes it would be beneficial for HDD life.

aaronrkelly · 30-April-04, 09:02 PM

I have a raptor - that thing can get really warm without cooling (from the reviews Ive read). Its cheap insurance if your case supports fans in the hard drive bay. Mine has a place for an 80 mm fan - like 5 bucks and a little more noise.....not a big deal for me. I also have a 160 GB 7200 rpm drive in there as well - both stay really cool.

crazyjackcracker · 30-April-04, 09:03 PM

I would have to say that if your hard drive is creating alot of heat inside your case, then a hard-drive cooler would be very benneficial. A hd cooler would definately expand the life of your hard drive. I have a 160 gig 7200 rpm hd, and I need a cooler on it to keep my computer running at optimum speeds. If you think that your hard drive is causing a large heat increase in your computer case, then I would get one.

Spectrum · 30-April-04, 09:07 PM

a 80mm fan blowing air on my 160gb keeps it cooler, and is just a bit extra insurance on my data.

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GLO Apex Tech Fanatic	HDD cooling Is HDD cooling very beneficial for 7200rpm drives (in particular for SATA)? Since i dont think ppl can OC their HDD, at what point is cooling actually required?

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30-April-04, 08:52 PM		#2 (permalink)
Red02 Freck-hoe-d	Well it depends, if you have just one HDD then no, but if you have multiple HDD then yes it would be beneficial for HDD life.

30-April-04, 09:02 PM		#3 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	I have a raptor - that thing can get really warm without cooling (from the reviews Ive read). Its cheap insurance if your case supports fans in the hard drive bay. Mine has a place for an 80 mm fan - like 5 bucks and a little more noise.....not a big deal for me. I also have a 160 GB 7200 rpm drive in there as well - both stay really cool.

30-April-04, 09:03 PM		#4 (permalink)
crazyjackcracker Apex Techie II	I would have to say that if your hard drive is creating alot of heat inside your case, then a hard-drive cooler would be very benneficial. A hd cooler would definately expand the life of your hard drive. I have a 160 gig 7200 rpm hd, and I need a cooler on it to keep my computer running at optimum speeds. If you think that your hard drive is causing a large heat increase in your computer case, then I would get one.

30-April-04, 09:07 PM		#5 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	a 80mm fan blowing air on my 160gb keeps it cooler, and is just a bit extra insurance on my data.