How much space between harddisks is needed?

[wineandroses]

Hi!

Can harddisks be installed pretty close to eachother? Got a mini-case and there are three 3.5" slots. Two without a front opening and one slot for a floppy. Got one in the bottom slot, and one in the floppy slot, is it ok to install one inbetween?

Thanks in advance!

 

[wineandroses]

Hi!

Can hard disks be installed pretty close to eachother?

Got this case: http://global.aopen.com/products_detail.aspx?Auno=2475

Have one disk in the bottom and one in the upper 3.5" slot. Is a disk in between possible?

Thanks in advance!

 

[MrLinux]

Depends on the drive and the use.
Some drives need more cooling than others, constant loads will produce more heat than occasional loads...

 

[ausch30]

If you have your hard drives close together it's always a good idea to have a fan blowing on them, heat is the biggest enemy of hard drives. I have mine mounted almost right on top of each other but I have a fan in front of them which keeps them cool.

 

[wineandroses]

Thank you for answering. Will Spotcool do? http://www.antec.com/usa/productDetails.php?lan=us&id=75018