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Started by swagger, Sep 17 2009 05:37 PM

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Posted 17 September 2009 - 05:37 PM

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I need something for a 2.5" hard drive, SATA 2 of course, with USB 2.0 connections for data and power. It needs to be relatively inexpensive (no more than $20), not super ugly, and effective (good transfer speeds) :P. Any ideas are welcome... This is only one I have seen that I like so far:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817193061

Thanks in advance!
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Posted 18 September 2009 - 12:04 AM

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I think you're on the right track. I usually look at the best selling (most reviews) and the highest ratings on NewEgg and then read the customer comments on the best choices. I just bought a Rosewill RX234 (unfortunately IDE) using that method for a 2.5" IDE drive that I have. The RX234 is simple and good looking.

This link shows 24 external 2.5" drive enclosures that are Sata II compatible at NewEgg.: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....e=SATA%20I%2fII .

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Posted 18 September 2009 - 12:26 AM

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I agree with the above post .... that newegg is not bad, http://www.fantomdri...ducts/tmini.htm these folks had covers EDIT (or hard drive enclosure) under Accessories, but that was 2 years ago....
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Posted 24 September 2009 - 04:01 PM

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Just got my hard drive yesterday. I'll take pictures when I get home this afternoon or tomorrow. I decided to go with a 2.5", 320GB, 7200RPM, 16MB cache WD Black Caviar drive with the mesh enclosure I linked to. It is so compact and perfect for my needs. The mesh seems to be keeping the drive very cool. The enclosure has a blue LED when it receives power and a red LED when it has activity.
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Posted 24 September 2009 - 10:38 PM

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Aluminum enclosures, especially ones with a few fins (extra surface area), can be very effective removing heat.

@swagger: You said you got a mesh enclosure. Which one did you actually get?

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Posted 25 September 2009 - 12:33 AM

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The one I linked to in my original post... I like it so far! Will post screenies sometime this weekend!
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Posted 26 September 2009 - 03:59 PM

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Let me know what you all think :)
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Posted 27 September 2009 - 05:26 PM

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Looks good! The mesh is really open. I assume the case is steel? Are you satisfied with the stiffness of the sides?

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Posted 27 September 2009 - 06:30 PM

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Yes, it is steel mesh and the holes are very small but you can pretty much read the wording on the HD. I am very satisfied with the overall build of the case
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Posted 27 September 2009 - 07:24 PM

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If you found the case you want good! These folks will make you anything you want: http://www.casesbysource.com/
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