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On Sunday 21 May 2006 03:56, Dave Jones wrote: |
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> I've implemented the hddtemp service, and see that my HDs, one an IBM |
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> 120GB, the other a Hitachi 120GB disk, run a steady 46 and 49 degrees C. |
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> This seems a bit too warm for my liking. |
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> Are these 'normal' running temperatures for these ATA 7200 RPM disks? |
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> Cheers, Dave |
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I am not sure for THAT drives - but below 40°C. |
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The lower the better. |
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Are you using a hd-cooler? |
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If no, start using it. High temperatures really decrease the lifetime of |
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harddisks. |
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