reg. external hardisk usage.

[legolas]

hi,

i have my pc running 24*7 and hav got a 160 GB external hardisk 2 days back. can i get it connected 24*7 as well? or it shud be used less frequently? how abt its stability? thk u.

/legolas

[samleo109]

i think you should cuy down 1/6 of its time as it also depends on which company brand you are using

[Techmastro]

I think there should be no problem in using hdd 24*7 whether it is external or internal.
You acn definately go for it.
Only problem can arrise is of temperature(that too if it is heavily used)