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SATA HD External Enclosure?

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by savagcl, 2005/07/26.

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    Looking for an external enclosure for a SATA HD.

    My HD measures 4 inches wide, (across the front), 5.25 deep (front to back),
    and 1 inch in height. I found this:
    http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=269901&affiliate=yahoo

    but it says 3.50 inch. With the measurements above, i think i need a 5.25
    enclosure. Which one do i need?

    I know i'll have to buy the PC plugin card to get the SATA connection from
    the external unit (via the plugin card) to the MB. No problem.

    Wsh they made one without the power adapter tho.

    anyone?
    thanks,
    savagcl
     
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    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Dimensions of a standard 3.5" drive, from the data sheet here ....

    Physical Dimensions
    Width (max mm) 101.6
    Length (typical mm) 147
    Height (max mm) 26.1
    Weight max (LB) 1.39

    You need a 3.5" enclosure - 5.25" enclosures are for optical drives.
     
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    Thanks, PeteC,

    I got it now.

    Just have to place an order.

    savagcl
     
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