D drifter_888 Distinguished Jul 7, 2006 126 0 18,680 Mar 6, 2007 #1 Anyone have any ideas for a Passive cooler for a WD Raptor X. I want to quiet the noise level and keep the drive cool.
Anyone have any ideas for a Passive cooler for a WD Raptor X. I want to quiet the noise level and keep the drive cool.
madmurph Distinguished Aug 18, 2006 521 0 18,980 Mar 6, 2007 #2 I've seen some others that get the old CPU heatsink from a P4 -- the old socket 7 variety (there's got to be a ton of them lying around) -- and use thermal adhesive to attach to the top of the HD.
I've seen some others that get the old CPU heatsink from a P4 -- the old socket 7 variety (there's got to be a ton of them lying around) -- and use thermal adhesive to attach to the top of the HD.
dragonsprayer Splendid Jan 3, 2007 3,809 0 22,780 Mar 8, 2007 #3 have you ever felt a raptor they run cool - if its too loud use a case like antec 180 with its laminated doors. putting in a box is not the best idea
have you ever felt a raptor they run cool - if its too loud use a case like antec 180 with its laminated doors. putting in a box is not the best idea