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Segate 250G 7200RPM -- Gets too hot!!

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by coolguy1, Jun 20, 2009.

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    I tried a WD Scorpio Blue after rave reviews and found it had a more intrusive noise than my present 7200rpm 160GB Hyundai . I guess it is a personal experience. I much prefer the lower roar of the 7200rpm Hitachi to the higher pitch of the the 5400rpm 500GB WD. Worked out well for me, as it is now my primary backup drive! I have a silent SSD waiting in the wings, as soon as I can get the W500 to recognize it!:)

    Quietest HHD's I have used are Fujitsus on my old Precision M70...
     
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    I was just wondering why he thinks the HDD is the cause of this heat. The HDD being on the left side doesn't mean that the heat HAS to come from the HDD just because it's located there, right? If the heat comes from the exhaust (also on the left side) the heat could come from any component in the laptop. Ofcourse you know this John but i'd recommend the OP to check with HWmonitor to see what component is actually heating up iso just assuming it's the HDD.
     
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    Confirmed! It is the heat from the HD on the left side of the palm rest.

    I replaced it w/ WD Black 250G 7200rpm, now I can place hands for longer.. it is still warm, but happy not as HOT as Segate drive!!!

    Need to look for 5400rpm alternative.. or SSDs. Anyone want to exchange the 250G segate 7200rpm ? :)
     
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    use CPUID HWmonitor to check your temps....before doing anything like that you're just guessing
     
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    Yes, WD Black is less heat than Segate.

    WD - 38C under normal usage
    Segate - ~50C+ under normal usage

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    need to figure out how to reduce GPU temps from 60F.
     
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    You can reduce GPU temps by applying Arctic Silver 5 (AS5) to the heatsink instead of the pads that are used by Dell. I wouldn't try this if you haven't done this before though. Regularly taking out the fan to clean the exhaust also works, especially for me since i have two cats who somehow get a lot of hair in there ;)

    Good that the HDD change worked for you, for me the Seagate HDD (250gb with freefall sensor) doesn't get nearly as hot as the temps you mention. 50c is hot indeed for a HDD.
     
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