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Originally Posted by nicozeg
Remember that this is valid in a seagate barracuda, some drives have the cover screwed to the motor.
About the electronics: The smaller square chip was at more than 60ºC, but seems it works happy at that temp.  |
That would be the difference that validates top cooling.
BTW, I read somewhere that a temp decrease of 10 deg will double the life of an electronic component, and I happen to know that 45 deg C is on the hot side of comfort for an IC, so I'd cool that 60 deg C chip if I was you!
Fhorst: do what you think is best. It's a balance between efficiency, and the amount of work you're willing to put into it.