hdd casing doubt...

cyborg47 · 12-09-2008, 09:21 PM

i want to use my old HDD with USB...i heard that i can be cased.....but my hdd is IDE type...can IDE HDD cased??

casanova · 15-09-2008, 10:58 AM

Yes, you can case it. You can get a local IDD casing starting at around 300 bucks. But try to get a branded casing if possible.

Cool G5 · 15-09-2008, 12:06 PM

Yeah it's possible.
But remember it won't be rugged as external drives. If you plan to transport it, do it safely.

ax3 · 15-09-2008, 01:14 PM

dont use external casing ..... they kill ur hdd ........

cyborg47 · 15-09-2008, 02:34 PM

An OS has to be installed on the HDD to use it...???

Cool G5 · 16-09-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cyborg47

An OS has to be installed on the HDD to use it...???

No. It will be detected as a removable drive in windows just like your pendrive.