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ONE LAST QUESTION:
What would you consider a "normal" temperature for a HD. Are constant 40°C too much?

Thanks a lot, Sandra




Sandra,

you mentioned previously that your computer case is always open... is this the reason? To keep the computer cool? If so, you should be aware that leaving a computer case open has the opposite effect.

When there is one small opening for air to enter the case, the computer designer can direct it to the hottest part of the motherboard. Restricted airflow forces more cooling air to the same place, and the enclosure also keeps the air inside the case, forcing it across the entire motherboard before it exits the case at the vent.

Conversely, when the case is open, the suction created by the fan dissipates too quickly and the air from the fan just blows out the sides before it cools anything. Therefore, a computer with an open case generally runs hotter