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    hard drive power consumption

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by nteruya, Oct 14, 2006.

  1. nteruya

    nteruya Newbie

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    I need a hd that is rated for no more than 500ma...so far I have only seen as low as 750ma and most others are around 1 amp... Any ideas???
     
    nteruya, Oct 14, 2006
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  2. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    I believe that some of the new 1.8" hard drives (like those used in devices like iPods and some subnotebooks) have much lower power consumption than their 2.5" counterparts. Perhaps you could look into one of those.
     
    mach_zero, Oct 14, 2006
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  3. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    I think it may be the max current needed during the spinup. Disks use much less current during the normal work. Consider this too.

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Oct 14, 2006
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  4. HPpavilion

    HPpavilion Notebook Consultant

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    nteruya, is it the starting current or the running current you're concerned about?

    My HDD takes about 0.2A in idle and about 0.5A while accessing. When I put it in an external enclosure, the starting current causes the LED to dim on my USB hub though.
     
    HPpavilion, Oct 14, 2006
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