Thinking of getting a new hard disk..

zy · 17th Mar 2006, 06:05 PM

ok ..my current budget is about RM300 for a new hard disk ..
so i'm here asking your opinions ..

currently i'm using a desktop PC ...
i'll migrate to a laptop in couple of months time ....

so i'll want to use this hard disk as my additional storage

I'm thinking of getting a SATA II hard disk .. maybe seagate, maxtor or wd ... ~160gb

want to ask if SATA II hard disk will run on normal SATA controller?
& is it possible to find a USB -> SATA enclosure ?

Adrian Wong · 17th Mar 2006, 06:19 PM

Yup, you can run a SATA 3Gbps hard drive on a normal SATA controller. It's backward compatible.

I think you mean a SATA-to-USB enclosure? Yeah, you can buy one.

zy · 17th Mar 2006, 09:47 PM

any recommendation ? ..

maxtor or seagate or WD?

peaz · 17th Mar 2006, 10:18 PM

Not easy to find a SATA to USB enclosure here though.

Chai · 17th Mar 2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaz

Not easy to find a SATA to USB enclosure here though.

It's quite easy, but see whether you are willing to pay or not.

zy · 17th Mar 2006, 11:21 PM

hmmm .. it can be pretty expensive right ? .. ouch!

Chai · 17th Mar 2006, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zy

hmmm .. it can be pretty expensive right ? .. ouch!

RM160 for a branded one the last time I asked.

webugly59 · 22nd Mar 2006, 01:32 PM

Now correct me if I am wrong but, I was told to be careful in choosing an external case for a hard drive. Primarly because of internal heat build up. I was told of many a hard drive failure because of lack of ventilation. So in conclusion how big a fan is big enough to do this? I have a hard drive that I was thinking about doin the same thing. That is why I ask.

Jim

Falcone · 22nd Mar 2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webugly59

Now correct me if I am wrong but, I was told to be careful in choosing an external case for a hard drive. Primarly because of internal heat build up. I was told of many a hard drive failure because of lack of ventilation. So in conclusion how big a fan is big enough to do this? I have a hard drive that I was thinking about doin the same thing. That is why I ask.

Jim

Heat is one thing, there other issues......

http://www.dansdata.com/gz055.htm

PowerSlide · 22nd Mar 2006, 04:14 PM

are hitachi hdd good? thinking of getting a 80gb..which good is cna be found locally

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zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,834 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	Thinking of getting a new hard disk.. ok ..my current budget is about RM300 for a new hard disk .. so i'm here asking your opinions .. currently i'm using a desktop PC ... i'll migrate to a laptop in couple of months time .... so i'll want to use this hard disk as my additional storage I'm thinking of getting a SATA II hard disk .. maybe seagate, maxtor or wd ... ~160gb want to ask if SATA II hard disk will run on normal SATA controller? & is it possible to find a USB -> SATA enclosure ? __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

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zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,834 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	any recommendation ? .. maxtor or seagate or WD? __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

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zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Penang,Malaysia - Buffalo,New York Posts: 12,834 Reputation: 1998 Rep Power: 37	hmmm .. it can be pretty expensive right ? .. ouch! __________________ current: P4-3.2\|P4P800-Deluxe\|512x4-DDR\|NV6600 WD2500KS\|WD5000AAKS\|AD-7191A\|1860NX\|Z2300\|MP470 home (malaysia): P4C-2.6@3.1-StockHSF\|AI7\|256x2-BT-D43\|512x2-DT-D43\|A9600XT-VIVO WD1200JB\|2xWD2500KS\|DRU-800A\|DVD-E616P\|LTR-52327S\|152x\|V.S.4121\|iP1500 laptop: M1210\|T7200\|2GBDDR667\|160GB5K160\|GO7400

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