I have a Fractal Design Note 804. The computer is on a closet. What can I do to cool these hard disk drives? I have 7 drives in close proximity to each other.

Maybe I just need more fans.

4 hours ago, SteveScott said:

The computer is on a closet. What can I do to cool these hard disk drives? 

I would advise against asphyxiation^^

This is my configuration. Looks like I may be able to add two more fans in the front, but they are partially obstructed by the plastic case. I could also upgrade some 120mm fans to 140mm fans.

 

Edit: I think I found the problem. The top of the front panel is solid plastic (where the fans are). The bottom panel is mesh, and there are no fans in that location.

Edited February 9, 20251 yr by SteveScott

You need to force air through the spaces between the drives - it's unlikely that will be the air path otherwise. That may mean custom mounting.

Any leads on how I could set this up? Are there kits?

Edited March 4, 20251 yr by SteveScott

Why do you have a blue "X" over the two front fans?  Does that mean that there are no fans there right now or that you can't put any fans there at all?

 

I always try to have the same number of fans pulling air into the case as I have pushing air out.  That being said, you should have four fans in the front pulling air in and then have the two back fans pushing air out and two fans on the top (on the mobo side) pushing air out of the top.  Then be sure to have clearance in the front, the back, and the top so that the fans can pull the air in and push it out ok.  Lastly, being in a closet doesn't help because the air in the closet will heat up and can't be refreshed with new, cooler air.  It might be best to get it out of the closet.

 

So, first thing is to add the fans as I mentioned and give the case some clearance to pull air in and out.  See if that does it.  If that helps but everything is still hot then move the case out of the closet.