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    wow HD temp

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by lucirz, Aug 5, 2008.

  1. lucirz

    lucirz Notebook Consultant

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    ok so i've been leaving my comp on 24 hrs for a 2-3 months now and now i checked with HDtune the program states tha my HD temp was 56c...is that bad? cause i mean when i moved my mouse over to the HDtune icon, it said "critical temperature"
     
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    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    What hard drive do you have? 56 is a warm for a 5400 RPM HDD, but about normal for a 7200 RPM (depending on model, brand, etc.)
     
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  3. lucirz

    lucirz Notebook Consultant

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    i dont know wat brand name it is but i believe it is a seagate....if so its a seagate ST9120823AS 7200rpm HD
     
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    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    HDD temperature also depends on the notebook design as well as the HDD model and HDDs tend to be hotter in summer. Tom's Hardware has some useful charts for 2.5" HDD power consumption.

    Most notebook HDDs are rated for a maximum temperature of 55C or 60C. You have to check their specs. However, a slightly high temperature is not going to cause instant death but will reduce the life expectancy. The 2.5" HDDs provided for 24/7 operation in servers use usually have lower specified maximum temperatures.

    John
     
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    This is probably the same family as the ST9160823AS which is 4th from bottom of the maximum power chart. So it will tend to run quite hot.

    John
     
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    lucirz Notebook Consultant

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    i have a dell 1520 if that helps...i've have been playing game on this comp 24/7 leaving the game on whenever im not home...i dont use a laptop cooler but i do leave the comp on an incline so that hot airs is able to flow out
     
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