Computer Temperature

Hello Arno,

"Arno Wagner" <me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Previously Andy <kanadaiy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Well, besides shock, heat is still the number one HDD killer.
> Maxtor says 5C...55C with no impact on ARR (i.e. warranty claims)
> and up to 60C with "acceptable" impact, whatever that means.
> If you intend to operate your drives longer than the warranty
> period, staying well below the 55C most of the time and
> never exceeding it may be a good idea.

Would the above temperature values refer to the Current System Temperature
(40 C in my case) as shown by the CMOS Setup Utility?

Thanks in advance,

Andy


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