Internal or external HD for backup storage?

[Patrick Wolf]

I was thinking about getting an external HD for backing up the stuff I don't want to lose, but they're so darned expensive.

Now I'm thinking that's dumb to get an external HD if I'm not going to take it anyway. So I think I should just get another internal HD, but I want to be able to turn it off when I'm done backing up my files to it to save it's POH and so it doesn't create anymore excess noise.

Is that possible? It would be a SATA drive.

 

[yezhou]

Internal HDD + External Enclosure = Cheap External HDD

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

You could do something with these and a SATA controller for backup purposes.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: yezhou
Internal HDD + External Enclosure = Cheap External HDD

:thumbsup:

 

[pkme2]

Use a mobile rack for fast backup or even cloning.

 

[DaRkLoRd666]

Originally posted by: Patrick Wolf
I was thinking about getting an external HD for backing up the stuff I don't want to lose, but they're so darned expensive.

Now I'm thinking that's dumb to get an external HD if I'm not going to take it anyway. So I think I should just get another internal HD, but I want to be able to turn it off when I'm done backing up my files to it to save it's POH and so it doesn't create anymore excess noise.

Is that possible? It would be a SATA drive.

you could unplug it (but remeber to have the comp off when u do!

 

[TheArabian]

DUDE, Buy an Internal Hardrive and then buy an external enclosure http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145656
and there you go

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Originally posted by: TheArabian
DUDE, Buy an Internal Hardrive and then buy an external enclosure http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145656
and there you go

I didn't even know that was a possiblity, lol. Thanks.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: Patrick Wolf

Originally posted by: TheArabian
DUDE, Buy an Internal Hardrive and then buy an external enclosure http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817145656
and there you go

I didn't even know that was a possiblity, lol. Thanks.

Good recommendation for an external enclosure too.

 

[Trey22]

Originally posted by: yezhou
Internal HDD + External Enclosure = Cheap External HDD

Perfect solution... plus, if you really care about your data, you want something that is "separate" from your rig, just in case a surge or your power supply decides to fry multiple components, including your connected hard drives.

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Hmmm, what ya'll think of this external HD?

I'm thinking about getting the WD1600BB (160GB) w/ AMS VENUS external enclosure, but this is about $2 cheaper, and doesn't hold as much. I don't need 160GB, I would like at least 120GB and want it to be reliable.

 

[TheArabian]

Originally posted by: Trey22

Originally posted by: yezhou
Internal HDD + External Enclosure = Cheap External HDD

Perfect solution... plus, if you really care about your data, you want something that is "separate" from your rig, just in case a surge or your power supply decides to fry multiple components, including your connected hard drives.

Absolutely, btw yea that encolsure i recomended is really good, worked like a charm and newegg of course got that ****** to me quick! lmao

 

[TheArabian]

why would you buy and external hd? you can get a 320 gig hd for like 100 bucks, then the external enclosure another 30

so a 320 gig external hd for 140 bucks?

 

[Patrick Wolf]

Originally posted by: TheArabian
why would you buy and external hd? you can get a 320 gig hd for like 100 bucks, then the external enclosure another 30

so a 320 gig external hd for 140 bucks?

Because $140 is too much and I don't want/need a 320 gig HD.

 

[TheArabian]

OK you dont have to spend 100 on an HD you can buy a 200 for like 60 ? do your reasearch dude, lmao i'm just trying to help...

 

[TheArabian]

HD: 50 bucks http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144109
External Enclosure : 18 bucks http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817155515

So an 80 gig external HD for just 80 bucks

 

[Auric]

If the design of an external enclosure requires a fan then points off for noise but there are those that do not require one. If it is limited to USB then more points off for speed. Copying several hundred GB via ATA is already slow enough in my opine. So if your SATA system is capable of hot plugging then either get an external SATA enclosure and proper eSATA connection (usually included), or a removeable rack. If the system must be rebooted then then save some scratch and go with the rack (more compact anyway). Or in either case opt for no enclosure at all but just the bare SATA and power cable (there are combo external connectors even). The drive could be stored in its original clam shell or whathaveyou in a seperate safe location.

 

[TheArabian]

OH, one more thing, you can just get like a laptop HD and external enclosure and no fan or power cord is necessary, only a usb w00ts

 

[Patrick Wolf]

I think I figured it out, I'll get another WD2500KS for $89 and use it as my backup drive, than once I drop some of my data, I'll get an external enclosure and stick my old 80 gig HD in it and use that as my backup and run the 2 WD2500KS's in RAID.

Sound good? I don't think I have to worry about a surge overload frying my stuff, seeing as the OCZ Modstream has overload protection and all my stuff is connected to a surge protector.