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| Thread ID: 36167 | 2003-08-02 00:42:00 | Couple of questions about computer temperatures | Mike (15) | Press F1 |
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| 164606 | 2003-08-02 00:42:00 | Hi guys, I've got a couple of questions in an area I don't know much about - computer temperatures... 1/ What's an acceptable running temperature for an HDD? 40gb 7200rpm (if that makes any difference). If I've got a temperature sensor on it, what should I set as the maximum acceptable temperature? 2/ If I've got case sensors, do I leave them in mid-air, or actually attach them to part of the case? Do I use the "thermal tape" on the sensor itself, or just to tape the cord onto part of the case? Thanks Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 164607 | 2003-08-02 01:19:00 | > 1/ What's an acceptable running temperature for an > HDD? 40gb 7200rpm (if that makes any difference). Visit your HDD makers webpage and find out their ratings. They will vary by make and model. Probably around 0 to 40 Degrees C? > 2/ If I've got case sensors, do I leave them in > mid-air, or actually attach them to part of the case? > Do I use the "thermal tape" on the sensor itself, or > just to tape the cord onto part of the case? Do you want to measure the temperature of the steel case? (and why?) The case itself is a good conductor so you will be measuring a hybrid of internal and external temperature mix, which is not relevant to the PC temperature. Measure the air inside the case, which means not attaching to the actual case. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 164608 | 2003-08-02 10:56:00 | > Do you want to measure the temperature of the steel > case? (and why?) Not really :) > The case itself is a good conductor so you will be > measuring a hybrid of internal and external > temperature mix, which is not relevant to the PC > temperature. Measure the air inside the case, which > means not attaching to the actual case. Okay, much as I thought (and so I've left the sensors dangling). Thanks godfather. Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 164609 | 2003-08-02 11:20:00 | some sensors are actually designed to slid in under the CPU itself - but unless you're going to overclock temp shouldn't really matter. I think you should check the temp of the CP straight after putting it in, and then after you've put a bit of a load on it to make sure the heat sink is on properly. N |
nicnz (2273) | ||
| 164610 | 2003-08-02 11:35:00 | > some sensors are actually designed to slid in under > the CPU itself - but unless you're going to overclock > temp shouldn't really matter . The manual that came with the sensors had a big warning and a big DO NOT, so I'm not gonna try that :) > I think you should check the temp of the CP straight > after putting it in, and then after you've put a bit > of a load on it to make sure the heat sink is on > properly . Well the CPU has been in quite snug and sound for a couple of months now at least, so I'm sure its fine :) Mike . |
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