[SOLVED] 8TB Hard Drive - Will I be Able To Use It?

MaxArk

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I want to buy an 8GB hard drive, enclose it, and use it as an external drive via a USB cable. What do I need to know to confirm that it will work on my system?
I am using am ASUSTek PrimeZ370-A MB.
 
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I want to buy an 8GB hard drive, enclose it, and use it as an external drive via a USB cable
what you want to use the drive for is a big factor in the route you should take.

this Seagate Desktop external drive USAFRet linked is a nice option for backup and other storage.
being a slower hard disk is the only downside, so if considering using it for applications or other software it isn't the best option.
but i've had one of these for the last year or so and it has worked great for my storage purposes; runs cool, not too loud when transferring data, reaches and maintains stated speeds.