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    HDD Temperatures

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by djchaos, Mar 4, 2006.

  1. djchaos

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    I'd like to know what is the maximum internal temperature that can support a laptop hard disk and what is the ideal internal temperature of the same one?

    I have installed and always running the HDTune for hard disks and the reading that always give to me are from 24-26C(75-79F) to 40-42C(104-108F) (running heavy applications or burning dvd's or defragmenting stuff), are normal those readings?
     
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The normal operating temperature depends on the model of the HDD. Check the website/tech manual on the HDD manufacturers website, they should list the ideal operating temperatures for your drive.

    Having said that your HDD seems to be running pretty cool. Ideally for a HDD, the temperatures can range from anywhere from 25C to 50/55C. Some do run hotter but that is generally the average temps.
     
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    Thanks for the reply miner but I have another question, what's the difference between the ambiental temperature (manufacturers site tech information) and the HDTunes temperature (I guess this one is internal, isn't it?)?
     
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    Ambient would be the outside(case) temperature. The temperature from HD Tune is from the S.M.A.R.T sensors inside the hard drive.
     
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