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 Member 627 Level 6.34 Mar 2006 
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Western Digital Internal Hard Drive
I'm planning on ordering one of these hard drives from Newegg, though I have a few questions about it before I place my order.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136074 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 Because it is OEM, what cables would I need to buy to be able to connect it to my computer and do I need any installation cds? Plus where can I find instructions on how to set it up. Also, I want to use this as an External Hard Drive so I can bring it around with me. What kind of case do you recommend I should buy for it that will allow me to use it as a plug and play (I think that's the right term?) Thanks Jam it back in, in the dark.
Last edited by baconharvester; Aug 7, 2007 at 06:52 PM.
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Member 627 Level 6.34 Mar 2006
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Are there any free programs that I can use to format the drive? And I'm not sure if my computer supports SATA. I'm using a Dell Dimension 4600 and running Windows XP Home Edition. How would I go about finding out if it supports SATA?
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Member 627 Level 6.34 Mar 2006
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Hmm under the IDE directory it lists:
Intel(R) 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Does that mean my computer doesn't support SATA since it just says ATA? This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it. |
Member 627 Level 6.34 Mar 2006
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Alright I see the SATA connectors on my system board. Does this mean i have to remove the side casing on my computer every time I want to hook up the hard drive if I want to use it externally?
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