I just got a good deal on a 120GB seagate SATA hard drive, and i'm looking to make it an external for backup and transferring files. so now i need an enclosure, but the problem is my laptop (that our school gave us) is pretty crappy and doesn't have firewire or a SATA hookup, only USB. so basically i need an enclosure with internal SATA interface and external USB interface. can anyone recommend me one that is preferably under $50?
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SATA to USB enclosure
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http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm?sku=SS-SATA-3A&cats=170&catid=170,161
That's about the only one I see that meets the criteria. It's at other places, too, but it's the same box.
That's about the only one I see that meets the criteria. It's at other places, too, but it's the same box.
unhappy_mage said:http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_details.cfm?sku=SS-SATA-3A&cats=170&catid=170,161
That's about the only one I see that meets the criteria. It's at other places, too, but it's the same box.
Does that one have a fan on it...or do aluminum enclosures not need one?
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It doesn't seem to have a fan, but as you say, I don't think it'll need one. The aluminum should dissipate enough heat to keep the drive working fine well into its old age.