Hard Drive is really HOT

[TekieB]

I just got a wd800 and put it in my slimline matx case. According to smart it averages arround 50c. And when I feel it it's hot to the touch, especially compared to my maxtor in my regular tower.

Is this bad or normal?


edit: also, it reports 13v on the 12v line, could that be causing the problems?

 

[Snugglebear]

That's below its upper limit, so it's probably fine. If you're paranoid try to get some extra airflow over it. The 13v issue is of more concern, that's well outside the +/-5% rule of thumb, though it probably wouldn't up your temp that much.

 

[TekieB]

I added an 80mm to the side and it seems to have stablized arround 40.

With the power supply i'm using the "if it works" theory.