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    best external HD for games?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Wiggleson, Jan 18, 2012.

  1. Wiggleson

    Wiggleson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey,

    Can anyone recommend an external hard drive for installing my games to play off? My M14x is full and I desperately need some space! :eek:

    would an eSATA ex-drive work with my USB?

    Please help.

    Wiggleson.
     
    Wiggleson, Jan 18, 2012
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  2. NforceRaid

    NforceRaid Notebook Consultant

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    I got myself a My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0 and I feel good, are small, fast, not too warm and the firmware is upgradeable.

    Or find an adapter, e-sata ==> USB 3.0, but I have no idea of the performance of HD

    Hi :cool:
     
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    Wiggleson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wiggleson, Jan 18, 2012
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  4. D3athScyth3

    D3athScyth3 Notebook Guru

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    I had a spare SSD that i put in a USB 3 caddy....that is one fast external :) and you get the fast game load speeds of an ssd
     
    D3athScyth3, Jan 18, 2012
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