Hard Disk Woes

[nakulp]

I recently attached my old IDE HARD DISK to my existing configuration BUT I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS NO PLACE IN MY CABINET . SO CAN I PLACE IT VERTICALLY INSIDE MY CABINET? WILL IT HAVE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ON ITS PERFORMANCE OR LIFE? THANKS IN ADVANCE.

[topgear]

I think you can place it vertically & use it without any issue.
But I'll recomend you to buy a 3.5 inch hdd external casing and use your hard disk as a external one.

[nakulp]

Thanks. But how can i get the ide cable outside?

[nvidia]

It will not have any impact on the performance AFAIK.

[ravi_9793]

you can use it in any position..but it must be fixed properly.Means it should be fixed tightly with screws.

[ax3]

instead y not use an external casing ..... its cheap 2 .......

[topgear]

@ nakulp
try these links :
350gb hdd on P3 ! ! !
http://www.chotocheeta.com/2007/10/2...usb-hard-disk/

[d]

you can place it vertically no problem. just make sure it doesn't move around during normal operation.. my hard disk's running that way too. won't affect perfomance in any way