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Old 09-05-05, 11:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Question AM I stupid for converting a old 80GB IDE to ext drive?
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I upgraded a IDE 80gb to A SATA 160GB. I have no extra to keep the drive in the computer. So I odered a USB2/firewire 3.5/5.25 ext enclosure. I didn't want bother with selling it or letting it sit in the drawer. I was just wondering if this was a stupid idea? I all ways thought you could never have to much drive space.

Your thoughts and suggestions welcome.

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Old 09-05-05, 12:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I don't think it's a bad idea at all. You can always use this drive for backups and to transfer files from one PC to another.
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The more you have the more you use. :)
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Old 09-05-05, 12:07 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Howard2k
The more you have the more you use. :)
Yes, I can attest to that... :hide: hehe
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Old 09-05-05, 01:30 PM   #5 (permalink)
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That is exactly what i did with one of my 160g ide drive. I use it as backup storage.
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Old 09-05-05, 01:37 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I think you made a smart move.Keep useing it till it dies of old age.
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samrt for not selling it
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I think its a great idea. I have 3 hard drives that I use like that, and each has a specific purpose. Not only does it allow for extra space, but it conceptually allows you to organize things into your different drives.
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I just bought a 250GB HD to replace my current 80GB also. By the way after rebates this drive is $69.00 at tigerdirect.com. Anyway, I'm sure you'll definitely find a use for this drive, basicly you can use it for backups and file transfers for sure. My HD is going into my PlayStation 2 for gaming.
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Old 09-05-05, 08:51 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Converting an old internal hard drive into an external one?

Brilliant!!!
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dumb....

Sorry, couldn't resist...
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Originally Posted by NoWire
dumb....

Sorry, couldn't resist...
Why?

The 80GB will be great to backup all of your files.
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Why?

The 80GB will be great to backup all of your files.

I guess you didn't get my point. :D

It's just like me asking YOU, if backing up my files was a stupid idea...




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how fast are external usb harddrives
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