Hard Disk Woes

[nakulp]

I recently attached my old IDE HARD DISK to my existing configuration BUT I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS NO PLACE IN MY CABINET . SO CAN I PLACE IT VERTICALLY INSIDE MY CABINET? WILL IT HAVE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS ON ITS PERFORMANCE OR LIFE? THANKS IN ADVANCE.

 

[topgear]

I think you can place it vertically & use it without any issue.
But I'll recomend you to buy a 3.5 inch hdd external casing and use your hard disk as a external one.

 

[nakulp]

Thanks. But how can i get the ide cable outside?

 

[nvidia]

It will not have any impact on the performance AFAIK.

 

[ravi_9793]

you can use it in any position..but it must be fixed properly.Means it should be fixed tightly with screws.

 

[topgear]

@ nakulp
try these links :
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77904
*www.chotocheeta.com/2007/10/21/con...sktop-35-hard-disk-to-external-usb-hard-disk/

 

[d]

you can place it vertically no problem. just make sure it doesn't move around during normal operation.. my hard disk's running that way too. won't affect perfomance in any way