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post Jun 29 2010, 08:16 PM

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QUOTE(russellneedlove @ Jun 29 2010, 08:05 PM)
Here is one noob hdd ques. i have a internal Desktop HDD. If I want to convert it into external hardisk, is it compulsory to have a power supply connected to it. Can I just use a case connecting it and using USB output. Please advice
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All external 3.5" enclosures will come with a power supply.
So you don't have to worry on that part.

USB power alone is not enough to power up a 3.5" HDD running at 7200rpm.
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post Jun 29 2010, 08:16 PM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Jun 29 2010, 07:52 PM)
USB 2.0 itself is already a bottleneck lol.
The max you can get out of USB2 is 30-35 mbps.

On average, most "green" HDDs runs up to 90mbps.
So yes... regardless of what you do, theres going to the be limitation of the USB there.

Otherwise, get an external enclosure with USB 3.0 (which you will then need a USB 3.0 expansion card unless you already have one), or use eSATA.
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ah thanks for the info. i was very close to buying 1TB F3. now i realize my laptop cant even fully benefit the 7200rpm advantage.
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post Jun 29 2010, 08:18 PM

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later got usb 3 then ok..
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post Jun 29 2010, 09:27 PM

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QUOTE(8tvt @ Jun 29 2010, 08:08 PM)
around that price..
2tb average rm380.. i got rm370..
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nice price drool.gif drool.gif drool.gif , care to intro the shop? Many thanks
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QUOTE(mitodna @ Jun 29 2010, 09:27 PM)
nice price  drool.gif  drool.gif  drool.gif , care to intro the shop? Many thanks
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http://gizmodo.com/5575111/the-worlds-firs...ve-from-seagate

The World's First 3TB External Hard Drive, From Seagate for 250usd, around 812myr, for USB2.0
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post Jun 29 2010, 11:18 PM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Jun 29 2010, 08:16 PM)
All external 3.5" enclosures will come with a power supply.
So you don't have to worry on that part.

USB power alone is not enough to power up a 3.5" HDD running at 7200rpm.
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How much would it cost roughly.
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QUOTE(mitodna @ Jun 29 2010, 10:50 PM)
http://gizmodo.com/5575111/the-worlds-firs...ve-from-seagate

The World's First 3TB External Hard Drive, From Seagate for 250usd, around 812myr, for USB2.0
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Which actually really isn't extremely expensive too!
The Seagate GoFlex hub can actually be changed to a USB 3 version though. So its not really for USB2 only.


QUOTE(russellneedlove @ Jun 29 2010, 11:18 PM)
How much would it cost roughly.
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Be more specific.
Are you asking about the HDD or the enclosure or what?
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any 2tb firewire for mac?
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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Jun 28 2010, 01:22 AM)
5400RPM drives.
You're only using for storage, so it doesn't matter. More over you're transfering over USB, doesn't matter even more.
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Thx for the suggestion...owners of WD Elements...care to give some feedback?
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QUOTE(Fjive @ Jun 30 2010, 02:06 AM)
Thx for the suggestion...owners of WD Elements...care to give some feedback?
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Using 1tb Wd elements, so far so good, it does not comes with any backup software. Simple design.
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I was lucky the CEX guy advice me to go for Samsung F3..
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post Jun 30 2010, 08:28 AM

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QUOTE(8tvt @ Jun 29 2010, 08:08 PM)
around that price..
2tb average rm380.. i got rm370..
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Wah... so cheap ar...
Penang here still vry expensiv...
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post Jun 30 2010, 09:05 AM

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QUOTE(LAU Fantasy @ Jun 30 2010, 08:28 AM)
Wah... so cheap ar...
Penang here still vry expensiv...
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Ya la, but if you wan samsung 2TB, I sure this garage sales seller can COD with you are a competitive rate.



BTW sifus, samsung got Spinpoint F3 in 2TB capacity? And wat's is different bet EcoGreen vs Spinpoint?
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post Jun 30 2010, 09:12 AM

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got two SAMSUNG SPINPOINT

F3 - 7200rpm
F3 (ecogreen) - 5400rpm just slower abit

so far no 2tb 7200rpm.. u can check @ first page for the model
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post Jun 30 2010, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(SSJBen @ Jun 29 2010, 11:52 PM)
Which actually really isn't extremely expensive too!
The Seagate GoFlex hub can actually be changed to a USB 3 version though. So its not really for USB2 only.
Be more specific.
Are you asking about the HDD or the enclosure or what?
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The enclosure-set. I have my own internal desktop HDD. smile.gif
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QUOTE(masahito @ Jun 30 2010, 01:53 AM)
any 2tb firewire for mac?
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I am also looking for 1Tb or 2Tb Firewire HD. Anybody knows where to get it from? I've tried getting my local computer dealer to source it out but he says it is no longer available. rclxub.gif
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Wat screw driver or tools needed to open a 2.5" WD HDD?
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post Jun 30 2010, 11:55 AM

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Currently what is the more reliable brand for 3.5 HDD Storage ?
I am considering Samsung however the warranty period of a year is a bit short for my perspective.

I am looking at keeping the hard disk for at least more than 3 years.
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QUOTE(vnair @ Jun 30 2010, 11:28 AM)
I am also looking for 1Tb or 2Tb Firewire HD. Anybody knows where to get it from? I've tried getting my local computer dealer to source it out but he says it is no longer available.  rclxub.gif
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firewire ftw. usb sucks
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