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Operating Temperature with SSD
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:26 am
by dcsmith
First off - WOW! This is great! I now have two applications that can be met with the Fit-PC2i. However, I noticed that the operating temperature of the PC with an SSD is <up to> 70 deg C. That's 158 deg F! Isn't that a bit on the warm side? I'd hate to have to jury rig a cooling system on such a neat tiny package.
Re: Operating Temperature with SSD
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:48 am
by halestorm
dcsmith wrote:First off - WOW! This is great! I now have two applications that can be met with the Fit-PC2i. However, I noticed that the operating temperature of the PC with an SSD is <up to> 70 deg C. That's 158 deg F! Isn't that a bit on the warm side? I'd hate to have to jury rig a cooling system on such a neat tiny package.
Wow is right!
I didn't catch that (and I just ordered a FitPC2 + SSD). That is the temperature needed to fry an egg!
http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/friedegg.html
Great, now I have to add a fan to my "fanless" computer.

Re: Operating Temperature with SSD
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:39 pm
by irads
fit-PC2 does not generate heat that results in 70C, it can withstand working at temperature of 70C when equipped with SSD rather than HDD.
Re: Operating Temperature with SSD
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:29 pm
by dcsmith
Thanks for the clarification. I was worried.
Why the difference in heat tolerance between SSD & HDD?
Re: Operating Temperature with SSD
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:08 am
by irads
HDDs are usually rated for only 55 to 60C. Magnetic media is less reliable at high temperatures.
Re: Operating Temperature with SSD
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 2:59 am
by dcsmith
Makes sense. You might want to clarify the temperature tolerance in your specs. I got confused. Others might as well.
