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    Installing Games on external Harddrive

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by FairTrade, Dec 30, 2008.

  1. FairTrade

    FairTrade Notebook Geek

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    is it a bad idea to install games on an external usb harddrive. I've already installed crysis and grid, and they both run great, the load times aren't any longer. But what i'm wondering is if it is in any way unhealthy for the external harddrive?
     
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  2. cyclist14

    cyclist14 Notebook Consultant

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    I can't imagine any ill effects to the HDD, most external drives are just a standard HDD in an enclosure.
     
    cyclist14, Dec 30, 2008
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  3. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    My buddy runs Everquest 2 off a 5400rpm Ex HD no problems, he's such a show off :)
     
    flynnaz, Dec 30, 2008
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  4. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    No its perfectly fine running from an external drive. Just dont unplug it :)
     
    flipfire, Dec 30, 2008
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  5. goodspeed(TPF)

    goodspeed(TPF) Notebook Deity

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    All will be well. :D :)
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Dec 30, 2008
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