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    3.5 inch e-SATA Harddrive Enclosure

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by vestibule1443, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. vestibule1443

    vestibule1443 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a 500GB desktop harddrive that i want to convert into an external for my laptop since my desktop is fried. What is a good cheap one that will get the job done? It's mainly for backup so i wont have it on constantly so it doesnt need anything fancy. Thanks!
     
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  2. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    The fanless ones are normally the cheapest, but I suggest you to go with one that has a fan. This Antec one is not too expensive compared to others with a fan, and Antec is a very reliable brand.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371008

    http://www.antec.com/

    EDIT:

    The Antec one also supposes up to 1 TB drives, the newegg info is outdated.

    http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=77150

     
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  3. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Or you can checkout the Rosewill Enclosures.

    This one is good (w/fan and obviously with an AC adapter, + Aluminum cover and supports max 1TB)....
     
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    vestibule1443 Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm i didnt think i would need one with a fan... like i mentioned im not going to have it on all the time, mostly just when i back up data and probably to run the occasional movie from. maybe i should emphasize, im cheap! :p Basically i want a cheap enclosure but i dont want to buy one that people have had problems with.
     
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  6. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    This is a very good solution for people that need to swap HDDs often. Only complain I've read about these is the heat, I guess it's ok if you don't keep the HDD running for a long period of time.

    Antec makes a fanless one for like $30. The one Infoseeker posted is pretty good also in your case.

    http://www.amazon.com/Antec-MX-100-..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YPPFAX4FJ9YKNNWC463

    http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=77152

    But I just noticed that Amazon has the one with the fan on sale for only $8 more, much cheaper than newegg's price.

    http://www.amazon.com/Antec-MX-1-e-...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1219781256&sr=8-1
     
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  7. Infoseeker

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    I got a small tabletop fan facing my laptop on my desk; I could just put that enclosure infront of the fan too. Plus not being sealed in theory is it'll be cooler that way.

    Well the fan cools me, but I put it facing the laptop so it doesn't stay constantly on me; and give me a stomachache.
     
    Infoseeker, Aug 26, 2008
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