Hard drive temperatres

[Flogger23m]

Just wondering how hot is too hot for a hard drive?

I have a WD 1TB FALS that is running at 45 degrees C. It will go up a bit more in the hottest days of summer.

Is this average for a hard drive, or a bit much?

 

[Dangman]

45C is ok. Just look at the max temp rating for your HDD and try it to keep it under that.

 

[Flogger23m]

Ok, thanks for the info.

I am assuming I can find this info on the HDD itself?

 

[rive22]

45 is fine I would put a fan in front of it though. Even a small 80mm running at 25% speed can cool it down a good 10c

 

[Dangman]

I am assuming I can find this info on the HDD itself?

You have to look up that max temp on the HDD's manufacturer website. It's never printed on the HDD itself.