Does computer work harder with 2nd HDD installed?

Jimpowers79 · 22 Feb 2010 at 19:42

Hi, i've recently installed a second HDD (500GB Seagate) into my Dell Dimension 5150 (Pentium (R) 4 CPU 3.20 GHz 3.19GHz, 1.00 GB RAM) and just wondered if the CPU has to work any more now that two drives are present on the system?

I didn't think it would, but the fan's seem to be working a lot harder since, especially when watchin iplayer or Youtube.

rpstewart · 22 Feb 2010 at 19:45

No, it doesn't make any difference to the CPU load - if it did I'd be screwed trying to deal with 11 HDDs

Jimpowers79 · 22 Feb 2010 at 19:50

LOL! Right, didn't think it would. Must mean my computer is finally starting to die! How much space do you have with 11 drives?!

PhillyDee · 22 Feb 2010 at 19:54

It would produce slightly more heat, but not much.

bledd · 22 Feb 2010 at 20:03

As they've both said already, no, and you would get a little more heat

make sure your cpu cooler is dust free under the fan

K1LLSW1TCH · 22 Feb 2010 at 20:04

rpstewart said:
No, it doesn't make any difference to the CPU load - if it did I'd be screwed trying to deal with 11 HDDs

That's a massive porn collection!

Jimpowers79 · 22 Feb 2010 at 20:51

cheers for that, will check for dust under the fan, probably needs a good clean anyway. By the way, what is the best method for clearing dust out of the components? I take it blowing furiously is recommended?!

PhillyDee · 22 Feb 2010 at 21:00

Cans of compressed air. Overclockers sell it in their shop.

Jimpowers79 · 22 Feb 2010 at 21:05

cool cheers for that