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[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 9 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

When an HDD works continuously it can heat up to above 60 °C if proper air circulation is not allowed, which can cause a very premature failure. In fact, it should be kept under 40 °C to achieve the intended lifespan. Unfortunately, PC cases are usually not great at removing heat from the HDD by default.

As for your drive, it most likely has a temperature sensor so it can be displayed by various utilities.

[–] Estebiu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I have a 12v fan running at 5v spitting air on my hdds, and that's enough for them to go from 55°C to 29°C, lol.

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.org 2 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I did that too, the tiny fan is pretty much silent at 5V. The HDD has so much surface area it only needs a little air circulation.