Speed would cause it to run hotter (the rpm of the motor) but not the cache. Even then I have ran 10k RPM HD's in a fan less PM 7500 with no problem. I wouldn't worry about it.
Mike Kauspedas Technician @ AAHS 472-1295 x404 -----Original Message----- From: iMac List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Charles Martin Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 1:11 PM To: iMac List Subject: Re: 7200 RPM 8MB cache HD in iMac > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (CP Jacobs) > > A while back, someone mentioned that 8MB cache HDs run slightly hotter > than > the 2MB variety. I'd like to find some more info about the extra heat > from > 8MB cache drives (Google gave me too many irrevelant hits). Anyone > know > more about the heat issue? I can tell you that it has not been a factor whatsoever in my fanless G3/700 iMac. I run that machine all the time (20 hours a day) with no problems. _Chas_ http://www.orlandocitybeat.com The one-stop guide to Orlando art, culture, nightlife and more. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com --------------------------------------------------------------- -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
