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CASING SIZE - internal hard disk WD Caviar Green 1 TB Desktop

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SUMEDH desai Original post #1
Dec 25, 2016 at 1:11 PM
HII
I Want 2 use my WD (WD10EZRX) Caviar Green 1 TB Desktop internal hard disk as a port. External hd .
i know it requires casing n connector.
when i looked online, there are 2.5 " and 3.5" inch cases for all hard disks,
But my WDs internal hd size is more than that when i measured..... nearly 4 inches.
pls share any advise or inputs i may be missing.
Thank you.
maheshn
maheshn #2
Dec 25, 2016 at 11:08 PM
SUMEDH desai said:
HII
I Want 2 use my WD (WD10EZRX) Caviar Green 1 TB Desktop internal hard disk as a port. External hd .
i know it requires casing n connector.
when i looked online, there are 2.5 " and 3.5" inch cases for all hard disks,
But my WDs internal hd size is more than that when i measured..... nearly 4 inches.
pls share any advise or inputs i may be missing.
Thank you.
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You're measuring the drive's length. Check the width instead. The WD Drive you mention is a 3.5" drive, and it will fit in any standard 3.5" casing!

(Check whether the casing is USB 2.0 or USB3. If your system has USB3 ports, it will give you a serious speed advantage while copying files).