2.5'' hdd

lee_what2004 · 19th May 2008, 01:37 AM

would a 2.5'' hdd running 24/7 on 48 C ~ 50 C be ok ??

last last month the temperature would be 38 C for idle and on load 44 C,
last month the temperature would be around 43 C- 45 C,
for the past two weeks, the temperature become constant 48 C - 50 C.

p/s. thats for idle and on load. except for gaming, will shoot up to 55 C

Adrian Wong · 19th May 2008, 01:45 AM

How did you measure it?

Well, cooler is always better, but I don't think that temperature will be a real problem.

lee_what2004 · 19th May 2008, 02:07 AM

using mobile meter, notebook hardware control, speedfan, hdtune and observation for the period and not least, sweat palm.
oh, hdd is on notebook, so notebook cooler is on all the time.
still, the temperature worried me.

so, it should be fine, right?

Adrian Wong · 19th May 2008, 03:07 AM

Yeah, it should be fine. Most notebook hard drives can operate in ambient temperatures of around 60 deg. C. That means their actual operating temperature can be quite high... at least 65-70 deg. C. If you know your hard drive model, you can check its tech specs.

lee_what2004 · 19th May 2008, 03:46 AM

ya, found it, toshiba MK6034GAX

Temperature
Operating 5–55°C
Non-Operating -20–60°C

looks like its near the limit

Adrian Wong · 19th May 2008, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

ya, found it, toshiba MK6034GAX

Temperature
Operating 5–55°C
Non-Operating -20–60°C

looks like its near the limit

That's the ambient temperature, not the actual operating temperature, if I'm not mistaken.

lee_what2004 · 19th May 2008, 03:54 AM

if like that,, still got hope.

Mac Daddy · 19th May 2008, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian Wong

That's the ambient temperature, not the actual operating temperature, if I'm not mistaken.

I believe you are right

lee_what2004 · 19th May 2008, 04:14 AM

one stupid question, can hdd die from overheat? is there any sign of it?

Mac Daddy · 19th May 2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lee_what2004

one stupid question, can hdd die from overheat? is there any sign of it?

Haven't experienced that but check it I find this useful

HD Tune

19th May 2008, 01:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 818 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	2.5'' hdd would a 2.5'' hdd running 24/7 on 48 C ~ 50 C be ok ?? last last month the temperature would be 38 C for idle and on load 44 C, last month the temperature would be around 43 C- 45 C, for the past two weeks, the temperature become constant 48 C - 50 C. p/s. thats for idle and on load. except for gaming, will shoot up to 55 C __________________

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19th May 2008, 02:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 818 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	using mobile meter, notebook hardware control, speedfan, hdtune and observation for the period and not least, sweat palm. oh, hdd is on notebook, so notebook cooler is on all the time. still, the temperature worried me. so, it should be fine, right? __________________

19th May 2008, 03:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my BenQ Joybook 7000 notebook! Posts: 29,961 Reputation: 2958 Rep Power: 65	Yeah, it should be fine. Most notebook hard drives can operate in ambient temperatures of around 60 deg. C. That means their actual operating temperature can be quite high... at least 65-70 deg. C. If you know your hard drive model, you can check its tech specs. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? Keep Tech ARP free! Visit our sponsors! We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

19th May 2008, 03:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 818 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	ya, found it, toshiba MK6034GAX Temperature Operating 5–55°C Non-Operating -20–60°C looks like its near the limit __________________

19th May 2008, 03:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 818 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	if like that,, still got hope. __________________

19th May 2008, 04:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
lee_what2004 Active Join Date: 28 Dec 2007 Location: Melaka Posts: 818 Reputation: 558 Rep Power: 6	one stupid question, can hdd die from overheat? is there any sign of it? __________________