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HDD Cooling fans really work!! PhiBer Jan 4th, 06, 09:14 PM #1 (permalink)
Rig as in my signature..

Running on a casing with side panel removed, disconnect the fans at the front cooling bay ( 2 x 120mm )..
where by each bay can hold 3 hdd, i put 1 in each bay at the centre slot..
(it's the Thermaltake iCage.. )

With the fans OFF - 46C for the Hitachi, 47C for the Maxtor..

With the fans ON - 33C for the Hitachi, 34C for the Maxtor..

What a whole world of difference!

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lulu Jan 4th, 06, 10:12 PM #2 (permalink)
yeah... a decent airflow over the hdds give a nice temp drop...
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bliondi Jan 4th, 06, 10:52 PM #3 (permalink)
yeah

WD400KD with no fan = 46c idle 49c load

WD400KD with hdd fan = 34c idle 37c load
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NightRaven Jan 4th, 06, 11:02 PM #4 (permalink)
haha yep! also helps ur hdd live longer!
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PhiBer Jan 5th, 06, 12:04 AM #5 (permalink)
Yeah.. i know got difference.. but didn't know a 10c difference!!
Moral of the story: HDD *MUST* cool.. hehe..
CPU: Intel Q9550 w/ Noctua U12P + 2 x NH-P12s
M/B: ASUS Rampage Formula
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OPT: Pioneer DVR-115BK
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jemlow Jan 5th, 06, 01:23 AM #6 (permalink)
lol how u detect the hdd temp? lol got software meh
 
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PhiBer Jan 5th, 06, 12:18 PM #7 (permalink)
Use speedfan or similar S.M.A.R.T sensor software..
CPU: Intel Q9550 w/ Noctua U12P + 2 x NH-P12s
M/B: ASUS Rampage Formula
Ram: GSkill 2x2GB PC-1000 GBPQs
HDD: 2 x WD 6400AAKS, 1 x Seagate 7200.11 500, 1 x WD 500AAKS
GFX: XFX 9800GTX
AUD: Creative XtremeMusic (LME49860 + BlackGate!), AudioEngine A5W
OPT: Pioneer DVR-115BK
CAS: Soldam Windy ZR3000 Silver, fully Noctuarized
PSU: Zalman ZM850-HP
LCD: Dell 2707WFP
INP: KBTalking White on White Cherry MX Soft, Razer "Cypher" DA on IceMat White
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longsiew Jan 5th, 06, 12:27 PM #8 (permalink)
Any performance gain in oc???
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l..l, Jan 5th, 06, 12:30 PM #9 (permalink)
you guys just realise this now? :shock2: :shock2:
 
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PhiBer Jan 5th, 06, 03:29 PM #10 (permalink)
Quote:
Originally Posted by longsiew
Any performance gain in oc???
Lower HDD temp leads to lower casing temp leads to overall lower temp leads to slightly better o/c??

Yeah.. i know they make a diff but nvr know so much.. hehe..
CPU: Intel Q9550 w/ Noctua U12P + 2 x NH-P12s
M/B: ASUS Rampage Formula
Ram: GSkill 2x2GB PC-1000 GBPQs
HDD: 2 x WD 6400AAKS, 1 x Seagate 7200.11 500, 1 x WD 500AAKS
GFX: XFX 9800GTX
AUD: Creative XtremeMusic (LME49860 + BlackGate!), AudioEngine A5W
OPT: Pioneer DVR-115BK
CAS: Soldam Windy ZR3000 Silver, fully Noctuarized
PSU: Zalman ZM850-HP
LCD: Dell 2707WFP
INP: KBTalking White on White Cherry MX Soft, Razer "Cypher" DA on IceMat White
Toys: PS3 White, PSP Slim White, Vantec HDD Dock White, iPhone
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