Re: off-topic: scheduled backup to external hard drive

[Jon Longtin jlongtin@xxxxxxxx]

Harry Binswanger wrote:
> > I think Harry is basically right, but why not open the case and leave
> > the
> > hard drive inside? (I didn't have a convenient mount, so I held the hard
> > drive down with bent coat hanger wire and paper clips.)
> Because for each backup, you have to put on the cables, then take them
> off when you're done (rebooting in between, of course), and you don't
> want to have to open the case to do that.
>
> Harry Binswanger
> hb@xxxxxxxx
BUT, the PC is designed for proper cooling air flow across the innerds
with the case ON! Removing the case redirects to some extent the air
flow. I know it is a consideration, but I am sorry I don't know how
serious it is. It would certainly depend on the particular PC design.
The primary risk from component overheating, I think, is a shortened
life of critical components while the secondary risk is erratic
component behavior and all that could lead to.

Jon Longtin