Oct 5, 2006 #1 D dubbyah Limp Gawd Joined Sep 12, 2005 Messages 174 Is 40-45 running too hot? I have done all I can to ventilate my case, have 3 120mm fans on high, and its 40-45.. I've heard that this is fine, and i've also heard that this will take away lifespan of the drives can someone tell me for sure?
Is 40-45 running too hot? I have done all I can to ventilate my case, have 3 120mm fans on high, and its 40-45.. I've heard that this is fine, and i've also heard that this will take away lifespan of the drives can someone tell me for sure?
Oct 5, 2006 #2 longblock454 2[H]4U Joined Nov 28, 2004 Messages 2,746 My Seagates run about 40C. I would rather them be cooler but I have 7 stacked on top of each other!
Oct 5, 2006 #3 D drizzt81 [H]F Junkie Joined Jan 21, 2004 Messages 12,361 if it goes >50, I'd start to worry.