-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Installing a second hard drive

 Hi, again - these are good suggestions, thank you!

Connie C.

> Hi again Connie.
>
> Let me expand things a bit here, Since your case is going to be open and
> your are working in it ..... as I forgot to mention a couple of
suggestions.
> (forgive me if you have all ready considered or know about these
> suggestions. I do not mean to insult your intelligence, just hate not to
> mention it and find out later you didn't know or think about them.)
>
> Your new HD probable will come with a flat ribbon cable. If the inside of
> your case is crowded with cables this could restrict air flow
substantially.
> (the smaller the case, the more likely the problem.) Adding the extra
drive
> will increase the heat in the case, and heat is a big enemy to computer
> components. I am assuming you have only one fan in the case.
>
> I will make a couple of suggestions here for your consideration.
> 1) replace the flat ribbon cables with those round ones. They cost a
little
> more but will be less restrictive on the air flow. If you elect to do
this,
> just make sure you get one(s) that are long enough. Air flow consideration
> is a more or less an intuitive one.
>
> 2) separate the HD from each other the widest you can (cable will permit)
so
> air can easily flow around them. This is usual only one bay maybe two.
>
> 3) consider adding fan(s), (large box BALL BEARING fans) to the case.
> Preferable at least one blowing directly on the HD(s) or one of them. If
you
> can't do this due to case design, see if you can mount one as an extra
> exhaust fan (rear of the case).
>     3a) Consider buying the fan that mounts on the bottom of the drive,
> instead of or addition to the other fans I suggested. You will probably
need
> one or more "Y" (yes that is what they call them and sort of look like)
> connecters
>
> 4) If your CPU does not have a heat sink unit (large block of heat
> dispensing material with fins) and a fan that mounts to it, look into the
> feasibility on installing one. Depending on how old your MB is, if may be
> difficult to plug the fan in. A small chat with your favorite tech may be
> well advised here if your not sure. Newer MB usual have a plug for the CPU
> mounted fans close by the CPU. The connectors are usually small.
>
>
> Life is what happens in between plans.
>
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