RJT>JE> Yes the 7200s do run hotter than the 5400 droves, but not all that
RJT>JE> much hotter. You might as well get used to it and add extra fans as
RJT>JE> all drives will soon be the 7200s.

RJT>I plan to add extra fans...

RJT>That box (the linux primary system) now has four fans in there,  the
one on the
RJT>CPU,  the one in the power supply,  and two case fans.  What I should probably
RJT>do is take some tie-wraps and bundle up the wiring a little bit so as to keep
RJT>it out of the air flow.  

The flat cables to the IDE devices block a lot of the air flow. Round
bundled cables about 1/2" in diameter are now available - much less air
flow blockage - makes the cooling fans more effective. I've got them in
my systems.

Jay
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