anyone using hdd docks now?



just wondering how do you store your 'naked' hdd when not in use? My storage hdd are growing and i dun wanna pile up so many power adaptors with each external hdd set like the MyBook

WD have some problem with non raid HDD if use as raid HDD. My NAS forum have report many case about raid problem using WD non raid HDD.

I avoid it and get the F3 2TB samsung for raid.

I'm running 4x WD Green (500GB) in RAID5, for about 6 months I think. I put them in an external raid enclosure. No problems so far.

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Added on September 15, 2010, 3:59 amYup, I put them in antistatic bag/antistatic casing (like the one you get when buying Samsung) and store them in a box.

This post has been edited by cannavaro: Sep 15 2010, 03:59 AM

Anti-static boxes, thats where I keep em'.
I'm using a USB 3.0 toaster (RM129 from Viewnet) and a MSI USB3 expansion card (RM40).

Really, its awesome lol.

But make sure if you are using your HDD on a toaster for a long time, have your air-cond on or have a fan blow at it.

anywhere i can buy extra anti static boxes?? some of my older hdd came with the anti static bags only, unlike the samsung boxes

been busy lately with finals and final year project...



i have a sony vaio vgn with a 250GB HDD

seems that 250GB is not enough right now

i have an external HDD 500GB Transcend where i store my movies

my laptop HDD is running low, so does my external

which would u guys recommend to go for first?

1. upgrading the internal
2. upgrading the xternal

which should be the primary storage and backup?

1) if u dun mind reinstalling windows and all ur other software... then upgrade the internal HDD.. i believe there is also 2.5" 1TB hdd.. but its expensive and also the z height is 12.5mm

2) often the fastest/simplest way.. move all your non-essential stuffs.. eg movie to external storage..

imo,u dont have to reinstall your os and your software...
juz use a cloning software to clone all your files exactly to your empty external hdd,then install your new internal hdd and then clone back from your external hdd...
its a lot of work,but reasonable

Just bought Samsung F3 1TB

I'm planning to use the drive to replace my system drive which currently Seagate 7200.11 500GB. Well, it been giving me problem like slow access and slow bootup, so better be wise with it now

Any recommendation for the partitioning? Perhaps if you guys don't mind to share out your current partitioning?

I'm thinking of splitting 100GB or 150GB for OS and software while the rest available as one partition solely for storage. Some recommended sparing either 10, 15 or 20GB alone for the OS, another partition for the software and finally the rest for the storage. But when we actually reformatted the OS, high possibility that we will need to reinstall the software since the registry entries or system files will be removed, why would we divide them into different partition? Performance wise perhaps?

Thanks in advance for anyone that sharing

No reformat needed. Hit the first post, look for Fariz quote on download link. Suggest you put 150gb for C drive.

I don't think there's anyone in a better position to advice you about partitioning than vearn27 . The partitioning setup highly depends on your computing habits i.e. how often do you reformat, sync your computer with other portable devices and etc. You should spend some time thinking about the most convenient setup for your habits.

In any case, I'm using the same drive and have 4 partitions:
1) 20GB OS (I simply restore a pristine image each time I want a fresh start without needing to reinstall apps because I've migrated over to portable apps)
2) 50GB Personal Documents
3) 80GB Portable apps/utils/etc
4) The rest are for movies, music etc (This drive is shared across my home network)

Have fun tinkering

i prefer a fresh start with a new HDD.. LOL

sure.. as long is convenient to you.. you can use the cloning method

I prefer cloning it directly to the new HDD. Then readjust the partition size if I'm moving from small capacity HDD to larger ones.

right!!
also right...
some good cloning software r paragon something(edit:paragon backup and recovery software>http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/)...
i dont remember,but as always its free!!

This post has been edited by qiffahsnissuh: Sep 18 2010, 10:21 PM

Is that F3 2TB samsung, the higher capacity version of HD103SJ or EcoGreen F3?
If it is the higher capacity version of HD103SJ, where or which shop is selling them?

This post has been edited by DarkNite: Sep 19 2010, 09:52 AM

thanks ben.

I will try to partition..hope it doesnt go wrong.

I downloaded it,and install...but somehow cannot find the swissknife program at my C drive and start menu.

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Added on September 19, 2010, 8:55 pmshit, cannot create partition...
must format my WD external HDD 1st...god,that's mean have to erase all my data.swt

This post has been edited by Superkian: Sep 19 2010, 08:55 PM

yup. it is the f3 2tb. Brought from Czone, digital mall. The cheapest so far.

EcoGreen F3?? 7200RPM?

This post has been edited by DarkNite: Sep 20 2010, 01:37 PM

I m not sure is it ecogreen. Cause that time I brought is just one type 2tb only. I double comfirm in samsung website and can't find others type 2tb HDD. The speed is 5400rpm.

hihi, i looking for a external hard disk, purpose are storage and wish to hav international warranty coz thinking bring to oversea.. the size is 1TB...

which brand should i buy? WD, Seagate, Samsung ?

This post has been edited by jackwee: Sep 20 2010, 06:19 PM