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10-31-2007, 06:06 PM | #1 |
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Recommended external HDs for recording
Hi, I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions to getting a new external HD. My current HD is way to small to get any decent amount of video footage. Prefer the HD to be from a local retail store (Best Buy(yuck), Comp USA, etc..) Reason being because I am asking for it for my birthday
Running Windows XP, I am not looking for a very big one, something around 60-100 gigs ? and around 100 bucks. I know I can just look on best buy and get one, but I want to be sure its not going to be sluggish when I record. Any recommendations would be much appreciated, thanks =) P.S. Sorry if this is in the wrong forum |
10-31-2007, 08:13 PM | #2 |
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External HDs arent good for recording & for 100 bucks youll get more like 200 gbs :p
edit: If your computer supports SATA, get one and be happy |
10-31-2007, 11:37 PM | #3 |
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yeah I figured you where gonna say that, USB ftl? and I have no idea what SATA is lol
So if not a external HD, what? |
11-01-2007, 12:54 AM | #4 |
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Internal
The most common cables used for internal hdds are PATA (aka IDE) and SATA. Sata is newer and faster and has much thinner cables (IDE = gray flat). |
11-01-2007, 11:24 AM | #5 |
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well I also got a 500gb external drive (by packard bell, was a special offer in a store and it's good enough). if my internal disc is full I just copy things over and delete
never tried to record directly on it, mainly because I already know fraps wouldn't be amused.
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11-05-2007, 01:50 AM | #6 |
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thanks a lot for the replys =D
I think what ill end up doing is rec first on my internal, then switching to external..seems like about the only option at this point, thanks a lot for the help |
11-07-2007, 07:03 PM | #7 |
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I don't seem to have issues recording on my external mybook.. 500gb usb or firewire. Eric laughs at me cause he thinks I do, but hey each to his own eSata is getting pretty cheap and is supposed to be fast, and you could probably get an enclosure and drive of decent size at bestbuy for $100.
We talk about this more on episode 26 of the podcast as well! Thanks for the question!
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11-09-2007, 05:41 AM | #8 |
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I suggest newegg.com if you plan to purchase stuff online. Sata are getting rather cheap admittedly. You can get a 1TB drive for around or less than $300 USD(internal or external, ex seems to be cheaper).
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