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3.5" SATA HDD enclosure, anyone using it?

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/3-5-sata-hdd-enclosure-anyone-using-it.171554/

RiGOD
RiGOD Original post #1
Mar 16, 2013 at 9:38 AM
Recently came across a TECH-COM 3.5" SATA enclosure for Rs.590. So I'm seriously considering using my current 1TB internal as external using the same. Anybody having experience with the matter kindly suggest if its a good move or not.
W
Mar 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM
in my opinion using 3.5" internal hdd as external hdd is not a good idea.these hdd are not designed to be move around & draw power directly from mains using an adapter.best way for such drives is install inside cabinet & forget.2.5" hdd are better suited for such conditions.