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bajaj151
bajaj151 Original post #1
Oct 29, 2010 at 7:35 AM
I have 80GB IDE HDD...I want to make it External.

What should I consider before buying case ??
Is it possible to make USB HDD (No external Power) ?


Also...Suggest me 1TB SATA (3gb) HDD

--> WD Black or Seagate
skeletor
Nov 2, 2010 at 11:23 PM
I think cases require external power.

Regarding an internal HDD, get any. Both WD and Seagate are same with people facing problems and praising both.
Ishu Gupta
Nov 2, 2010 at 11:45 PM
USB cases are available that use a second USB port to draw power from the computer.

About HD, WD black are quite expensive. Almost twice the price of Seagate.
coderunknown
Nov 3, 2010 at 1:33 AM
^^ yup. 1 USB for data transfer & 2nd for power.

BTW, i have 3 extra pata HDDs & want convert 2 of them to external. anyone know any online portal that sells these casing?