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    2.5 inch sata enclosure maximum capacity?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LT21, Dec 24, 2008.

  1. LT21

    LT21 Notebook Consultant

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    i just bought a 500gb 2.5 inch hard drive and im looking for an enclosure that will support it. i checked ebay and there are some very cheap ones from china but it says it supports only up to 120gb. how can i find one that supports 500gb?
     
    LT21, Dec 24, 2008
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  2. Cheffy

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    I'm sure they all can, I can't see why the hardware would be space limited. But if you're concerned just buy a better name one, like a nexstar.
     
    Cheffy, Dec 24, 2008
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  3. LT21

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    LT21, Dec 24, 2008
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  4. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Yeah, that will definitely work! It meets all of the specifications that you listed about your hard drive.
     
    Colton, Dec 24, 2008
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  5. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Don't go the cheap route with an enclosure anyhow. Any recent enclosure will be able to handle the latest hard drives and even ones made in the future.
     
    atbnet, Dec 24, 2008
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  6. The Fire Snake

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    Why not? I would like to hear your opinion(not being sarcastic).
     
    The Fire Snake, Dec 25, 2008
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    That was my opinion. Why go with the cheap Chinese enclosures when you can spend a few dollars more and get a decent quality one. Why risk your data?
     
    atbnet, Dec 25, 2008
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