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ScottyS · 2006-07-07, 01:24 PM

Newegg's got a couple 160's at 5400rpm for ~$210 --- add ~$20 for a good enclosure, and you're set.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148073

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145658

That's the enclosure I use. I think I had to shim the drive a little if I remember right, but I've had zero issues with the chipset and interface hardware (usually what kills an otherwise good case).

If you get spooked about using only one USB cable for power on a 5400rpm drive, it provides the ability to use a second USB port for power only.

2006-07-07, 01:24 PM	#16
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Newegg's got a couple 160's at 5400rpm for ~$210 --- add ~$20 for a good enclosure, and you're set. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148073 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145658 That's the enclosure I use. I think I had to shim the drive a little if I remember right, but I've had zero issues with the chipset and interface hardware (usually what kills an otherwise good case). If you get spooked about using only one USB cable for power on a 5400rpm drive, it provides the ability to use a second USB port for power only. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert Last edited by ScottyS; 2006-07-07 at 01:26 PM. Reason: adding...