Recommended backup hard drive

Sun Gear

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Sep 20, 2016
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Hey all, i was wondering if any of you had reccomendations for what HDD to get for backing up.

To give and idea of what i want:

The plan is to get two, 2TB, internal HDD and utilize my external hot swap port and alternate when i back them up monthly (A month uses A drive and B month uses B drive).

When not in use, they will be sitting aside on a desk or something (planning on printing a wall mounted bracket).

Now I dont really care for transfer speed as i can have it run over night and through the day but i want to be sure to get something that will last a long time and be reasonably cheap.

Currently looking at getting WD20EZRZ but not sure if this is my best option.

Thanks in advance!!!
 

USAFRet

Titan
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Yes. I use a couple of those in the 3TB size. 1 in this PC, 1 in the PC across the room.
They store backups of each, back and forth.
 

Sun Gear

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In regards to storage, I am planning on storing these in a more aesthetically pleasing manner which involves print out a PLA handle. Would this be enough to prevent star tic discharge our should i at the very least ground myself before handling?
 

Sun Gear

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The case should keep it clean so awesome! (though i have shocked a thing or two in the past...but they were never damaged)

Thanks!!