2012-09-28, 02:31
Hello guys,
I am having some problems with my htpc that i cant understand.
to summarise, I just built a new htpc in the Wesena E5 based on the AMD A8-3820 quad core 65 TDP processor, a WD Cavair Green 3TB 5400rpm drive and the Gelid Silence Slim cooler. The case came with just 2 x 60mm fans - one near the hard drive mount and the other by the rear of the case. When I first set up the build with the 2 fans, I discovered that my hard drive temps where averaging at 50-54 deg C when watching video or downloading. I even left the case let the case open and i was still getting temps of about 48 deg C when the cpu was at 37 deg C!! the readings were taken using Speedfan.
I have since purchased 2 more additional 60mm Scythe Mini Kaze fans and fitted this by the hard drive and running at 5V plus the cpu cooler set at level 1 to keep noise down.I have also switched to a pico psu all in an effort to reduce the heat in the case. Right now the hard drive temp is saying 50 deg C on Speedfan and I am not doing anything at all and the Cpu is at just 38 deg C !!!
Is it normal for hard drive temps to be in the 50's? Will i fry my hard drive if it is running at lets say 52 deg C ? This build is driving me mad!! I have spent so much on this already and would just want a silent system that dosent sound like a hair dryer!!
Any advice would be appreciated.
I am having some problems with my htpc that i cant understand.
to summarise, I just built a new htpc in the Wesena E5 based on the AMD A8-3820 quad core 65 TDP processor, a WD Cavair Green 3TB 5400rpm drive and the Gelid Silence Slim cooler. The case came with just 2 x 60mm fans - one near the hard drive mount and the other by the rear of the case. When I first set up the build with the 2 fans, I discovered that my hard drive temps where averaging at 50-54 deg C when watching video or downloading. I even left the case let the case open and i was still getting temps of about 48 deg C when the cpu was at 37 deg C!! the readings were taken using Speedfan.
I have since purchased 2 more additional 60mm Scythe Mini Kaze fans and fitted this by the hard drive and running at 5V plus the cpu cooler set at level 1 to keep noise down.I have also switched to a pico psu all in an effort to reduce the heat in the case. Right now the hard drive temp is saying 50 deg C on Speedfan and I am not doing anything at all and the Cpu is at just 38 deg C !!!
Is it normal for hard drive temps to be in the 50's? Will i fry my hard drive if it is running at lets say 52 deg C ? This build is driving me mad!! I have spent so much on this already and would just want a silent system that dosent sound like a hair dryer!!
Any advice would be appreciated.