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    external hdd question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Harper2.0, Jun 23, 2007.

  1. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    if i was to buy an external hdd, and install games onto it, w/ usb2.0 plugged into my laptop. would i be able to play the games?

    would the games be any slower(lag a little) or would it just be slower to load?
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    Harper2.0, Jun 23, 2007
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    yes you can install it there and run the game but yes it would be slower... although if you get an eSATA drive - that might not affect the speed
     
    YoJr, Jun 23, 2007
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    They would only be a little slow loading up, and overall performance should still be okay.
     
    Greg, Jun 23, 2007
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    awesome thanks guys.
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 24, 2007
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