Hard drive cooling or not cooling?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Thaib, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. Thaib

    Thaib Private E-2

    I just bought an external hard drive and it came with a fan integrated in its case. Does it mean that it needs to run all the time or if I use it for a short period of time can I just run it without fan working? Also if I use it without fan will it only stop working of overheating or will it completely break down? Thanks.
     
  2. Drizzles

    Drizzles First Sergeant

    If its integrated, it shouldn't actually give you a choice to turn it on or off. Does it have a switch?
     
  3. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    Running without a fan will reduce the reliability/lifespan of the drive,if it has an in built fan its most probably needed,most hard drives require some form of air cooling.

    It will work without the fan though but I would leave it.
     
  4. Thaib

    Thaib Private E-2

    Yea it has a switch and I think I'm gonna keep it on.
     
  5. Drizzles

    Drizzles First Sergeant

    Most definitely a good idea ;)
     
  6. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    been answered.
     

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