All About Harddisk Thread V3, Discussion for Good Harddisk
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 Jun 29 2010, 08:05 PM
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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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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. How much would it cost roughly.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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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 enclosure-set. I have my own internal desktop HDD. 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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