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    Heat problems with the ST912082

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by TJB, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. TJB

    TJB Notebook Enthusiast

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    I recently bought an HP 9700t, with a dual HDD 7200 RPM 120GB x2

    When running a temp monitor, my HDD hits about 46-52C when it's idle, and under a fan in a properly vented room. Is this normal? When running SpeedFan it shows a picture of fire next to them, so I assume that's bad. I have no major processes in the background other than FireFox and Steam. Here is a picture of my temps.

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    TJB, Jul 10, 2008
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    I have the same hard drive as you. I hope I don't run into this..
     
    RehreRee, Jul 10, 2008
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  3. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    The temperatures are fine. It depends upon each notebook's architecture and depends upon how good its cooling system is. HDDs are fine till 55*C. Try looking for the datasheet for the model of your HDD and check how much is its maximum temperature.

    You could try switching off HDD indexing....
    Is you notebook cleared of bloatware..??
    You maybe having some services running that are using and battering that HDD. Check for them in the Task Manager and run your notebook for an hour in Diagnostic Mode, so this way you would be able to find out if the high temperatures are due to Window's extra activity or there is an issue with the hardware itself.
     
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    I can't even get SpeedFan to detect the hard drive :(
     
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    Yeah.. mine's at 53C right now.. but viewing HD content.
     
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    53C under light usage probably means over 60C under heavy usage. The rated maximum operating temperature is 60C.

    The 7200.2 is relatively power-hungry according to the Tom's hardware max power chart. It's nearer average on idle power. The consoluation is that the 7200.1 is even more power-hungry.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 10, 2008
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  9. stewie

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    TJB, your HDD temp looks fine to me.
     
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    Perhaps I should consider undervolting or purchasing a notebook cooler?
     
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    Thank you all for all your answers. It looks like I might need to invest in a notebook cooler, right now I'm using a homemade solution, if you know a lot about usb's please help me there as well. Title: "homemade usb fan ... safe?
     
    TJB, Jul 10, 2008
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