Hard drive getting too hot? Optimus V

[Padraic]

Hey everyone
I have just started to use speedfan to monitor my laptops temperature. I have windows on an SSD and use a 750GB internal disk drive for data and programs. The 750GB hard drive appears to be running at around 52 C when idle...which seems a little high to me. Is this the normal operating temperature for a laptop hard drive? The fan comes on very loudly under almost no load also, I'm note sure is there some connection between the two.

Thanks.

 

[mantadog]

What kind of surface are you using it on? if anything is blocking the vents/inlets then the whole system can run hotter.

52 degrees is just about alright, it depends on the ambient temperature. if you are in a freezing cold room with plenty of room for airflow then I would be concerned. if you are using it on a wooden table which holds the heat or on your lap so fabric obstructs it then 52 degrees isn't bad.