Computers External Hard Drive

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  1. Zanza

    Zanza .Net-ing & PHP-ing~*
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    Hopefully I'll be able to buy an external hard drive. Is there anything I should be aware of? As [this might sound stupid or silly, but please, bare with me ^^;] the HD's speed, if it differs than my laptop's, would it harm it??

    I might as well buy a fan for my laptop, it gets heated up pretty quick. I know nothing about fans, suggestions? ^^;
     
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    Zanza, Nov 12, 2004
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    best
    7200rpm atleast, 8MB cache, firewire

    ok
    5400/7200roms, 2MB cache, USB2.0

    crapo
    anything
     
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    SaberJ2X, Nov 12, 2004
  3. Teddz

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    Are we talking about computer fans or these kind of fans? ;)

    The fan for a laptop is basically in two sizes (Correct me if I am wrong). I think it's 25x25 and 40x40. Check out what yours is and than buy a suitable one.

    - Teddz
     
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    Teddz, Nov 13, 2004
  4. Zanza

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    lol, that sounds cool, yet weird.

    I use a DELL laptop, Inspiron 2650. Does these two fans (25x25 & 40x40) apply to laptops??
     
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    Zanza, Nov 15, 2004
  5. Teddz

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    Hmm, I know that 40x40 and 25x25 are suitable for laptops, don't know what your Dell have though...

    - Teddz
     
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    Teddz, Nov 15, 2004
  6. Izzy

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    Just buy a fan pod.

    [​IMG]

    It runs of USB, so it'll drain your batteries unless you plug the laptop into your wall.

    I suggest these, because they're relatively inexpensive, and people generally don't use their laptops on their LAPS for such extended periods of time that it begins to rapidly heat up. =P
     
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  7. Zanza

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    I don't care much about the price (unless it was relatively high) as long as what I am spending money on works good and won't get damaged so freaking easly!!

    Anyway, I bought an externa HD pretty good price. 160 GB, RPM 7200 and a 2.0 USB, wish me luck on setting it ^^;
     
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    Zanza, Nov 20, 2004

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