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    HDD enclosure: AMS Venus DS3 vs Vantec Nexstar 3

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by darkcond0, Mar 12, 2008.

  1. darkcond0

    darkcond0 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey all,
    I need a 500+ gb external hdd, and figured that it would be better just to go the internal + exclosure way. I'll use it primarily for movies and a bit of backing up. The lack of active cooling on the Vantec worries me a bit, as I'll be playing movies off of it for 4 straight hours every saturday and probably around an hour or more everyday (movie club). Should I still get the Vantec one or the AMS?
    Also, does it matter if I get SATA or IDE for an external hdd? It would connect through usb.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817145656
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    Other suggestions would be great too :)
    Thanks!
     
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  2. kozzney

    kozzney Notebook Evangelist

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    It would almost make better sense price wise to just get an external hard drive that is already together. They cost less than or the same as an internal+enclosure choice. However, if you really want the internal+enclosure, I would recommend the Vantec. I have the 2.5" version of the one you are looking at, and it works like a charm.
     
    kozzney, Mar 12, 2008
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