Hello
I am planning on buying 2x 8GB Seagate 5400rpm Internal HDD’s as External Backups.
I’m assuming it would be wiser to get an Enclosure for each of them to keep them dust free (rather than using Docks naked?)… but is that the correct logic?
Would heat be a problem with enclosures?
I plan to leave one plugged in all the time for auto backup, and the other probably sat there but detached until I back it up too (as an isolated backup in case my PC gets fried etc).
Or I might just detach them both – would that help them work better for longer and extend longevity/reliability?
I could just get docks and either leave them out permanently on my desk or take them in and out of the draw when not in use (but the latter seems impractical as I’ll be less likely to do the backups as often).
I can’t find any dual enclosures that aren’t way more expensive – so just looking at two singles.
I like the idea of the vertical ones – any problems with those?
Does it make any difference which brand/model I get?
They all seem to be between US$15-30 with the average being in the middle…. And all look like no name generics to me? But I don’t know these things so could be wrong?
Any good ones to look at, bad ones to avoid?
They won’t need any power will they – get that from USB 3.0?
BTW I don't care that much how they look - but assume it would be better if opaque to keep sun out?
Here's a list of candidates from my local shop... but I'm open to buying online or in store anywhere
https://www.umart.com.au/pc-parts/s....0.0.0.0&sort=shop_price&order=ASC&pagesize=3
Any other advice?
Thank you for your help
I am planning on buying 2x 8GB Seagate 5400rpm Internal HDD’s as External Backups.
I’m assuming it would be wiser to get an Enclosure for each of them to keep them dust free (rather than using Docks naked?)… but is that the correct logic?
Would heat be a problem with enclosures?
I plan to leave one plugged in all the time for auto backup, and the other probably sat there but detached until I back it up too (as an isolated backup in case my PC gets fried etc).
Or I might just detach them both – would that help them work better for longer and extend longevity/reliability?
I could just get docks and either leave them out permanently on my desk or take them in and out of the draw when not in use (but the latter seems impractical as I’ll be less likely to do the backups as often).
I can’t find any dual enclosures that aren’t way more expensive – so just looking at two singles.
I like the idea of the vertical ones – any problems with those?
Does it make any difference which brand/model I get?
They all seem to be between US$15-30 with the average being in the middle…. And all look like no name generics to me? But I don’t know these things so could be wrong?
Any good ones to look at, bad ones to avoid?
They won’t need any power will they – get that from USB 3.0?
BTW I don't care that much how they look - but assume it would be better if opaque to keep sun out?
Here's a list of candidates from my local shop... but I'm open to buying online or in store anywhere
https://www.umart.com.au/pc-parts/s....0.0.0.0&sort=shop_price&order=ASC&pagesize=3
Any other advice?
Thank you for your help