Vantec's Efficient Aluminum Hard Drive Cooler Since the introduction of 7200 RPM hard drives, passive cooling for HDDs were no longer sufficient. As with any computer component, a hard drive can only perform reliably if it is kept within its specified operating temperatures - the cooler the hard drive, the more efficiently it can perform. As the spindle motors inside the drive spin, the temperature of the hard drive rises dramatically, often leading to read errors, reduced life cycles, and even loss of data should the temperature surpass the heat threshold.
Vantec HDD coolers help keep your hard drive well within its specified temperature range, often resulting in more than 100% heat dissipation. By keeping your hard drive cool, you not only increase stability, but the efficiency of your hard drive. Available in 5.25" and 3.5" solutions, with a Vantec hard drive cooler, you can ensure the reliability of your important data.
Detailed Features
Specifications
Model: HDC-502A
Voltage: DC 12V
Current: 0.12A x 2
Power Consumption: 2.16W
Fan Speed: 5000 RPM
Airflow: 24 CFM
Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing
Outline Dimension: 110.0 x 101.8 x 12.2 (mm)
Weight: 110 gm
Body Type: 3.5"
Features
Aluminum alloy material 100% heat dissipation
Twin fans / high airflow / high performance
Extended HDD's life - make PC system stable
Easy installation
UL/CSA/CE approval DC fans
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.6
Customer Reviews:
73
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Value
4.7
Features
4.5
Quality
4.5
Performance
4.6
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Good buy 4 the price
Reviewer:
Civic_r on
Jan 17, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Seems to be keeping my hdd temp lower then normal altho I haven't tried running my hdd without it. Thats the name of the game tho right, keep things as cool as possible for longevity and integrity.
Nice One
Reviewer:
flexmeister on
Jan 13, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
This one is really worth buying for. My 2TB hd used to run on 45 Celcius now it runs around 38 celcius. This definitely saves the life of my drive and probably save some data too. Sometimes my machines becomes laggy when the hd temperature goes up but with this little shiny thing I barely get lagged out no longer..
Works that is all that needs to be said
Reviewer:
Photobeggar on
Jan 13, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This thing works it just does what it is supposed to do fans are really quite and they seem to be holding up I have run them for about 48 hours straight now and no problems
Install required work
Reviewer:
Plugger on
Jan 07, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Product arrived in one day. Fitted to the drive, without a problem. However, my case has a steel cage for holding a 3 drive sandwich. 2 hard drives with an a floppy center. I had to ditch the floppy and bend in the metal tabs to make the drive and cooler combo fit. But, it's doing exactly what I need, keeping my 500 cool. It's clean, quiet and hopefully it will last.
Quite satisfied
Reviewer:
Curlz on
Jan 03, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.0
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Vantec Thermal Technologies Warranty provided by:
Vantec Thermal Technologies Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
months labor
Mfg Part No:
HDC-502A UPC No:
844767003252 Box Size:
( Length:
9, Width:
7, Depth:
1 )
Shipping Weight:
.5000 pound(s)
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
V13-1002
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144