I have a case fan and the PS has a variable speed "Smart" fan. Also, the processor has a fan mounted on it. Thx -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again > Computer cases are designed to cool better with the cover on. That's why > the power supply is mounted in the top rear - heat rises. > > Install a case fan instead of removing the cover. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Received: 1/29/08 12:25 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > CC: > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again > > As far as the heat, would it be permissable to leave the side panel off > to > pull extra air into the box? > > Looks like I can mix the HDs as long as I can live with performance > issues. > > Thx - > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 9:12 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again > > >> Larry, >> >> SATA is only the interface and the drive mechanics are exactly the > same as >> a >> standard ATA or SCSI drive. That's not to say that SCSI is not faster. > The >> mechanicals in a SCSI drive are usually faster but these are also more >> expensive, commercial drives. >> >> You will get a performance boost because cache reads will be much > faster. >> Hopefully your new drive also has a 16 MB cache which will also help > with >> performance. Also, you need to look at the drive jumper settings. Some > of >> the SATA/300 drives ship pre-jumpered for the SATA/150 standard. >> >> The heat issue from some newer drives comes from the continuous push > for >> performance. Decreasing seek time (increasing head travel speed) and >> increasing platter RPM all add up to more heat being generated by the >> drive >> motor, the linear head motor and the drive circuitry. In other words, > the >> same mechanics behind any interface causes the same issue. >> >> SCSI drives get hot too and for the same reason. But commercial SCSI > drive >> bays are designed with plenty of air circulation and the heat is > pulled > [SNIP]_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.15/1248 - Release Date: > 1/28/2008 9:32 PM > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
