HDD Overheating Problem? Look at mine, I have no Problem :headbang:

[game_master]

Project External IDE

People say they kill there HDD by installing 3-5 all at one time. I have install more then 10 game at one time and the temp is still at 32.0c. And I have not kill my HDD yet

Excellent for those using HDL_DUMP/B to put games on your HDD and then plug it back into your PS2

25.0 to 35.0 Deg C

ATA133 cable

160GB HDD 8MB 72000RPM

Vantec Aluminum Removable Hard Drive Mobile Rack/With LCD
http://www.vantecusa.com/product-storage.html#

Project External IDE

IDC cost $4 x 2
IDC crimper tool cost $20
IDE cable cost $2
power cable $3
ATA133 red cable $12

total is $45

Vantec case $40

if u don't have tools to make one or want me to make u one is only $10
http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/show...103#post161103

Here are some pic of my project:

[blisstik]

Idea: 10/10
Gheto-ness: 4/10
Functionality: 9/10

Overall: 7.67! GJ!

[game_master]

!! Thanks !! I hope everyone like it. it's easy for u make one.

[MaverickHL]

Question: Where on this green earth did you get the IDE extension here in polar bear land I can barely find a place to get that type of connection a male/male or male/female extension of any sort.

[game_master]

Fry store, they cost $4 each

[RAPEAPE]

^question asked & answered before I posted^

[game_master]

make it my self

[game_master]

AIM Me for any question if u like.
AIM = Psxpc4
MSN= ef8si91@hotmail.com
Yahoo= psxpc4

[peepoop]

So were you actually experiencing overheating problems, or did you just have a spare IDE enclosure lying around?

Because I've got a 120GB 7200RPM Maxtor and I've played for hours and hours with the drive installed internally without a problem.

[game_master]

I was experiencing overheating problems. hdd use to burn my hand. and i will to take my hdd to friends house, and I usely get my hand burn. playing game has no problem, but when u take it out it burn ur hand..