ext hard drive

jim_ · Post by **jim_** » Sat Nov 08, 2003 11:35

i agree, i built an external hd 120gb, 8mb cache firewire and usb2 for about Â£150.

i just bought the case from http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/Stor ... z1p0s0n0m0
and then added a drive from scan.co.uk (always look in the today only deals)

makes transfering data from my desktop(rendering) to lappy a breeze

metaprofessor_ · Post by **metaprofessor_** » Sun Nov 09, 2003 08:24

you know, when i first looked at the western digital 250GB drive, and noticed that it was one of their IDE drives hooked to a USB converter, i wondered if it was possible to build one. thanks, jim, for pointing out how it can be done!

SuperficiaL_ · Post by **SuperficiaL_** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 09:00

hi meta,

you've got standard kits for building an external hd...
so i gues building one wouldn't be that difficult.

good luck
SuperficiaL

metaprofessor_ · Post by **metaprofessor_** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 06:31

yeah, i did some research and discovered a version for 3.5" IDE drives (i have a 120 GB western dig. that's dying for a cool home):

http://www.startech.com/ststore/itemdet ... opbara.htm

i saw it on reseller sites for as low as $45 US, but it's on backorder everywhere until the first week of december.

peace,
edward (a.k.a. metaprofessor)

rickert van der vlies_ · Sat Jan 03, 2004 13:05

I build an external firewire HD with an extrenal OEM firewire/usb2 case from nowthatsit.nl and a 120 gig western digital caviar special edition (8mb cache / 7200 rpm) disk. This improved the performance of resolume on my dell inspirion 8200 significantly. Costs: euro 190,50

tim_ · Post by **tim_** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 20:59

search around on pricewatch.com