Firewire drive enclosure question

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Just bought an acomdata firewire drive enclosure and it does not have a fan nor does it have any provision to put one in. This kit is
identical to another acomdata enclosure I got from Compusa which does have a fan. The model# are identical as well, just missing the fan.

I'm planning to mount a 120g 7200 rpm drive in it and I'm concerned about the drive overheating. I'm new to firewire
and would greatly appreciate any advice.

Thanks

 

[bmacd]

update? Any heating problems? Assuming the enclosure is made of metal, it acts as a giant heat sink. I don't have a lot of heat radiating from my 120 gigger, nor my twin 80s. I don't forsee this being a problem.

-=bmacd=-

 

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I have not mounted the drive yet so I can't really tell if there would be any heating problems. The case of made of metal sheet just like a computer case.
Do the enclosures on your 120 and 80 giggers have a fan ? Greatly appreciate your input and advice. I guess I can give this a try and mount the 120 gig
drive tomorrow. Thanks again.

 

[mrbass]

I just got back from compusa bought that $99 120GB western digital. The only thing I saw was $69.99 for an external firewire case. Is there anything cheaper than that like $30-$40 anywhere.