Extra HDDs raise temps by 10C!

woods · Dec 4, 2003

I just added 6 hdds to my main sys (turning into a media center) and my temps shot up 10C! I used to get 39C load now I am running at 49-51C. I guess the combination of restricted air flow due to the extra components and the heat generated by them kinda adds up.

woods · Dec 4, 2003

by the way, the w/c is NOT in use at the moment. The w/c ing setup is being built and should be done in a week or so. I am building a custome case and enclosure for the LARGE res, Eheim 1250 pump, and dtek heatercore. It will be nice.

schismspeak · Dec 4, 2003

Awesome, and yeah 6 HD's are gonna put out some heat, lol. How many fans you have to cool them? Heat is an issue for HD's too, you won't want them failing prematurely.

woods · Dec 4, 2003

at the moment I only have 1 80mm fan in the front of my case. This is just a temp until my w/c case is done. looks like no side panel on it for now.

Steve978 · Dec 4, 2003

How much space you have on those hard drives? I have like 60 movies only taking up like 45 gigs so I shudder to think the amount you must have.

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