make External HDD

[ankushkool]

i planned 2 make my own external HDD, i started 2 research n got a lot of options n now i m confused :confused: someone please guide me:oops: .
:arrow: speed of external HDD is most imp, portability does not matter

:arrow: sud i go 4 a 2.5" or a 3.5" HDD
:arrow: is there any advantage in going 4 a 7200rpm HDD over 5200
:arrow: is it fine if i buy a local external case for 400-500 bucks or will buying a branded one improve de performance drastically. what brand sud i go for
:arrow: is there a limit to the capacity of de HDD
:arrow: finally how is life of a HDD if kept in a external case as compared 2 a internal one.

i hav a budget of 4000-5000

oh n is a fan requried???

[Choto Cheeta]

Buy One SATA-II 16MB desktop HDD

is it fine if i buy a local external case for 400-500 bucks or will buying a branded one improve de performance drastically. what brand sud i go for

With USB 2.0 interface more or less speed will be same !!!

:)

finally how is life of a HDD if kept in a external case as compared 2 a internal one.

now days HDDs come with 5 yrs warrenty !!! so i guess thats the life for any enviroment !!!

i hav a budget of 4000-5000

with 5k budget u should b able get one 400GB SATA-II 16mb + a case !!! :)

[ankushkool]

Buy One SATA-II 16MB desktop HDD


What does this 16MB stand for???
will it hav any effect on de performance of de external HDD

[ArZuNeOs]

ankush

Its important to note that u r building EXTERNAL HDD

### 2.5 " HDD is for portability & its HDDs (da laptop ones) are of 5400rpm
3.5 " are normal internal HDDs

### speed is usually restricted since Ex HDD uses a USB interface

external cases are provided by many companies
cases from Zippy's & Transend are widely available ....
there are 2 things to note

1) IDE based cases is used 4 IDE drives which costs around 500 Rs for 3.5 & 300Rs 4 a 2.5 casing
2) SATA based cases 4 Sata drives...costing around 1500 Rs

###There is limits based on the manufacturer ( recommended by him) normally 500-800 gb .However the Heat dissipated is to be taken to account

###Life vary according to ur handling options ....Remember not to move the Ex HDD when it runs & dont drop it even while it is asleep

Moreover get HDD's from WD & Seagate which carry a decent warranty so u can get a reprive easily

Good luck & post ur External HDD ok

[Choto Cheeta]

What does this 16MB stand for???

the cache buffer... :) like this one http://www.xpcgear.com/sg50sa16.html

[rakeshishere]

Any Idea How to convert an Internal HDD to External One which supports USB ?
I need No other accessories but It should help me get connected with my USB port :)