Quick Guide to Buying a Computer Hard Drive [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Quick Guide to Buying a Computer Hard Drive [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Question by Rugbyman00: How do you build a Backup Drive using old computer hard drives? I have 4 or 5 old computer hard drives that are still in good working condition and I would rather utilize them instead of throwing them away. They range in size from 100GB to 500GB. Best answer for How do you build a Backup Drive using old computer hard drives?:

Answer by macchien
Install your drives in an old computer, so the system has 3 hard drives plus a CD ROM Drive. Install Windows XP Pro on a 1.5 GB partition on the primary master hard drive. Once XP is installed remove the CD ROM Drive and install another hard drive in it's place. In windows XP go into the storage manager and make the other drives and remaining space on your system disk into one big dynamic disk. Share this drive on your local network. That's it, now you have a server on your network with a big old storage space for you backups or whatever.

Answer by nitram9857
I put mine into external USB caddy's cheap easy to do and portable. It is good to have a portable drive with 20 movies and 5000 songs, not to mention the tools and installers that you can have.

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A hard drive or hard disk is a computer hardware that basically stores the operating system, your software or programs, your data which include photos, videos and music. This is your permanent storage and workhorse that does not require constant power supply to retain the collected files and programs. If you are buying a computer hard drive, it is important to learn the ABC's with regard to its technical functions, its capacity, and speed so you can determine what type of hard drive will suit your needs.

As a storage device, you can purchase both an internal and external hard drives. An internal hard disk which is installed inside your casing is normally used to store the operating systems, programs and data, while the external drive which you can connect through a USB port (Universal Serial Bus port) is usually utilized as back-up device to ensure that you can always retrieve data lost in instances of hardware failure. The size of hard drives is measured in giga bytes (GB) or terabytes (TB) which is 1000GB per 1TB. Thus, if you buy a computer hard disk, choose one with the higher GB provided that your casing and power supply can support this.

Capacity/Size - the recommended capacity or size of your hard disk should be at least 500GB although those within the range starting from 120GB and up are big enough for storage of document files, email, and other basic applications. The 500GB can already store large amounts of music, pictures, video and other multi-media applications, but it is always better to opt for bigger capacity than what you actually need when buying a computer hard disk. At least a 750GB to 1TB would be most ideal for lumping together musical and digital image storage.

Speed - the speed of your drive is measured in RPM or revolutions per minute. The capacity and speed of your drive should complement each other because you cannot maximize one without considering the other. The recommended speed is 7200rpm, a lthough the 5400rpm can already match up with your hard drive's capacity or size.

Interface - this is the communication channel where data to and from your hard disk flows. The acronyms IDE/PATA, SATA and SCSI are what you will commonly encounter when buying a computer hard drive that refer to the interface to and from your hard drive and the other systems in your motherboard. This generally refers to the type of cables and connectors that carries the flow of data. The SATA is currently the connecting device that has replaced the IDE/PATA in most computers. The data transfer is measured in megabytes (MB) per second and the SATA150 is capable of transferring 150mb of data per second.

When buying or building your own desktop computer or you just want to upgrade your hard disk, make sure also that your motherboard supports the type of device that you choose. Check out the popular brands such as Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, La Cie, and so many others when you b uy a computer hard drive. Their latest models provide the maximum specifications for the storage device that you may need for your computer.

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