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    HDD encloser

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by yuio, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    yuio, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    no one? .........
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    try and fine with an actual built in cooling fan.
    The 1TB drives get pretty hot, so you really need active harddrive cooling. I made my external myself out of some perforated stainless steel, but I am sure you can find something online with an actively cooled enclosure.

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    goofball Notebook Deity

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    I dont' understand that since it uses an external power brick, and the newer drives tend to not use as much power as the older ones in many cases.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    They may not use as much power, but they do get hot. I have a 1tb hitachi ultrastar in my external, and without fans, the drive can get dangerously hot like 55C in about 45 minutes of copying use.
    If you want to make sure the drive runs cool for extended periods of use get one with active cooling.

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  6. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    ok, any suggestions?
     
    yuio, Oct 10, 2008
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