Hdd External Enclosure Things

[abu_has_the_power]

i'm thinking of buying 1 of those usb 2 or firewire hdd enclosures for $30 ish. i'll use it on my wd 120 gb. i have some qs:
1. where will it get it's power? through the usb/firewire or do i need a separate power input?
2. do those make the hdd really hot? that's bad

and where can i get the best deal on a 3.5' hdd enclosure?

[james_bond_rulez]

the power comes from the usb itself and if ur gonna enclose ur hdd u better buy a 80mm fan and attach it to the top of the enclosure to cool it down

i almost busted my Maxtor 80GB as it reached 80C degrees....

then i put it back to the case without the case <_<

[abu_has_the_power]

Originally posted by james_bond_rulez@16 January 2004 - 20:06
the power comes from the usb itself and if ur gonna enclose ur hdd u better buy a 80mm fan and attach it to the top of the enclosure to cool it down

i almost busted my Maxtor 80GB as it reached 80C degrees....

then i put it back to the case without the case <_<
so the enclusure thing gets really hot?

[atiVidia]

get it from a good company and no

[_John_Lennon_]

Should be fine if it has proper ventalation and has a fan in it.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....01&searchdepa=1 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=1&sumit=Go&description=17%2D146%2D301&searchdepa=1)

Try that one.


Oh and btw, most External Enclosures make you plug into a wall socket, like the one above does, because USB cant carry 5/12V DC.

[abu_has_the_power]

Originally posted by _John_Lennon_@16 January 2004 - 21:08
Should be fine if it has proper ventalation and has a fan in it.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....01&searchdepa=1 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?DEPA=1&sumit=Go&description=17%2D146%2D301&searchdepa=1)

Try that one.


Oh and btw, most External Enclosures make you plug into a wall socket, like the one above does, because USB cant carry 5/12V DC.
is that the cheapest out htere?

[cwctv]

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3&4 = Data