I use a ssd for O/S but have installed games on an other hdd. Same?
Definately check out VoltaAsura has to say and perhaps check out concerns with "the Hawk" and high-temps.

btw, Is that 1 8gig stick or 2 4gig'rs? and your PSU has how many 12v rails, delivering how many amps-per, compared to "the Hawks" needs?