Quick question about HDD enclosure....

[Abhi]

Hi

I need a USB 2.0 enclosure for my 3.5 " HDD. I will never use the enclosure for a 5.25" drive.

I am confused between 2 the AMS VENUS Enclosures.

AMS VENUS DS-2316B2BK Black External Enclosure - 3.5" with 80 mm Fan
AMS VENUS DS-2512B2BK Black External Enclosure - 5.25" with 40 mm Fan.

My question : Will the 5.25" enclosure offer better cooling for the Harddrive?

Thanks

 

[Ichigo]

Isn't that for optical drives?

 

[BigLan]

Typically, larger enclosures give more space for air to circulate, and so better cooling. But the 3.5" one you mentioned has an 80mm fan, which would likely do a better job than the whiney 40mm fan in the 5.25" one.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: BigLan
Typically, larger enclosures give more space for air to circulate, and so better cooling. But the 3.5" one you mentioned has an 80mm fan, which would likely do a better job than the whiney 40mm fan in the 5.25" one.

:thumbsup: Agree! Also, the larger fan will turn at a slower RPM and be quieter.