HDD shows up in BIOS but not in Windows.
I used FSP Saga II 400w in top mount psu slot in that old intex mid tower cabinet.VS450 is technically alright but it is better to spent ~300 more & get Antec VP450P which is much better quality wise.
I am very worried now, because all my internal hard disk drives have not been in use for over 3 years. Albeit, each one is packed in an anti-static ESD bag and stored in a plastic case.
3 years is a long time.the thing is hdd is basically a mechanical device & if not used for a long time the moving parts may get stuck.i suggest powering them up now & leave them running for ~24 hours while continuously running crystaldisk info in background to monitor their health.if there are no issues pack them back but try to run then once every 2-3 months.
Since I was going out of the country for academic obligations, I lent my desktop system, installed with one SATA (40GB) and one IDE (160GB) hard disk drive, to a cousin sister. Regardlessly, post my return, she still continues to use the desktop system.
@whitestar_999, would it be advisable to individually power up and use my internal hard disk drives with a external casing such as the Live Tech LT 3.5 Ext SATA Casing, Products Live Tech?
I don't prefer using casings for 3.5" hdd compared to 2.5" hdd as desktop hdd generate more heat as well as not as much designed for mobility as laptop/2.5" hdd.still i would recommend to get this one as it has a fan for cooling hdd beside the full aluminium case(good heat dissipation):
Orico 7962SUS 3 5'' Sata External HDD Casing Enclosure USB2 0 Esata | eBay
Orico 7962SUS 3 5'' Sata External HDD Casing Enclosure USB2 0 Esata | eBay
External Casings
The reason why I was initially inclined towards Live Tech's product, is because, their after sales service is based in India, and Live Tech too offers 1 year warranty on its external casings. Is there a brand/manufacturer, offering an external casing similar to the Orico item and providing after sales service in India?
@whitestar_999, thank you very much for the recommendation. The product page on E-Bay India mentions that the product carries 1 year warranty. Consequently, I am keen to know, how would a buyer avail a warranty claim, if and when the need arises, considering Orico does not have after sales service in India?
The reason why I was initially inclined towards Live Tech's product, is because, their after sales service is based in India, and Live Tech too offers 1 year warranty on its external casings. Is there a brand/manufacturer, offering an external casing similar to the Orico item and providing after sales service in India?
I was very busy in the last week hence the late reply.For such a product i am not expecting the usual support but guessing that you contact the seller who then will help you get support.btw i bought one & it worked fine.I ran a 7200rpm sata hdd for ~3 hours & temps never crossed 36C but that was in Delhi's winter when avg room temps are ~20-25C.I will test it in my flat where avg outside temps are ~30C & will post the result here.
@whitestar_999, the Orico 7962SUS hard disk drive enclosure is currently unavailable, either on E-Bay India, or on Amazon India. Consequently, I have been considering on getting this - Anker USB 3.0 and eSATA To SATA External Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5 / 3.5in HDD and SSD.
Do let me know what you make of it.
Do let me know what you make of it.
It doesn't have fan.if you are spending that much on a hdd dock it should at least have a fan in my opinion.
Which reliable hard disk enclosure, or hard disk dock, would you alternatively suggest?
This is the only one i could find with reasonable price:
Transcend 3 5" HDD Casing Sata TS0GSJ35U3 Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3 0 | eBay
This one is too costly & not worth the price:
Vantec Nexstar HX 3 5" Sata USB 3 0 Firewire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure | eBay
Transcend 3 5" HDD Casing Sata TS0GSJ35U3 Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3 0 | eBay
This one is too costly & not worth the price:
Vantec Nexstar HX 3 5" Sata USB 3 0 Firewire 800 External Hard Drive Enclosure | eBay
@whitestar_999, thank you very much for the apt suggestion. The Transcend StoreJet 35U3 fits my requirement, and budget; brilliantly!
The only discrepancy is that, the product page on E-Bay India says one year warranty, whereas the user manual from Transcend India's website states two years warranty, for the said product. As usual, I trust a manufacturer's warranty period, and consequently, would like to enquiringly confirm with Transcend India's customer support service helpline number. Does anyone have the concerned contact number?
Seeing some people experience with Transcend after sales support here i say even 1 year warranty is good enough if you managed to get good after sales support from them.
for 2.5" hdd fan in hdd case is not as essential but still getting a full metal case is recommended.
Transcend TS0GSJ25S-S 2.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive Enclosure - Buy Transcend TS0GSJ25S-S 2.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive Enclosure Online at best price in India : Flipkart.com
try some other sites for a bit lower price.
Transcend TS0GSJ25S-S 2.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive Enclosure - Buy Transcend TS0GSJ25S-S 2.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive Enclosure Online at best price in India : Flipkart.com
try some other sites for a bit lower price.
[MENTION=126812]whitestar_999[/MENTION], thank you very much for the appropriate suggestion.
Can I settle for the Transcend StoreJet 25S3, StoreJet 25S3 (USB 3.0 Enclosure)-External Storage High-speed USB 3.0 Enclosure? The TS0GSJ25S-S model is not listed on Transcend India's website, and perhaps may be a discontinued product.
sure & it is better.