Which is the best external HD enclosure?

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I am new to external USB/Firewire hard drive enclosures, even though I
currently own four of them. Two are by a no name company and two are by
Ultra. The Ultras have cooling fans, but a poor case fit (warpage of the
plastic).

My two no fan enclosures run very, very hot, just sitting there with no
activity. I keep a small fan blowing on them to cool them down. I can see
where heat can be problematic.

I was wondering if some of you would like to comment on this subject and
offer suggested models/brands and any pointers on case selection. I'm sure
many would benefit from your efforts. TIA

Ed Cregger

 

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>I am new to external USB/Firewire hard drive enclosures, even though I
>currently own four of them. Two are by a no name company and two are by
>Ultra. The Ultras have cooling fans, but a poor case fit (warpage of the
>plastic).
>
>My two no fan enclosures run very, very hot, just sitting there with no
>activity. I keep a small fan blowing on them to cool them down. I can see
>where heat can be problematic.
>
>I was wondering if some of you would like to comment on this subject and
>offer suggested models/brands and any pointers on case selection. I'm sure
>many would benefit from your efforts. TIA
>
>Ed Cregger

These run cool standing up with 7200rpm drives in them. I have three.
I have two WD external that run cool also but no wonder they are 50%
bigger.

http://www3.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13026497

$38($39 lited):
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-155-204&depa=0

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AJ

 

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Thanks a ton, AJ. I will give them a gander.

Ed Cregger


"AndrewJ" <ajpk3@hotmail.comremove> wrote in message
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>>I am new to external USB/Firewire hard drive enclosures, even though I
>>currently own four of them. Two are by a no name company and two are by
>>Ultra. The Ultras have cooling fans, but a poor case fit (warpage of the
>>plastic).
>>
>>My two no fan enclosures run very, very hot, just sitting there with no
>>activity. I keep a small fan blowing on them to cool them down. I can see
>>where heat can be problematic.
>>
>>I was wondering if some of you would like to comment on this subject and
>>offer suggested models/brands and any pointers on case selection. I'm sure
>>many would benefit from your efforts. TIA
>>
>>Ed Cregger
>
> These run cool standing up with 7200rpm drives in them. I have three.
> I have two WD external that run cool also but no wonder they are 50%
> bigger.
>
> http://www3.dslreports.com/forum/remark,13026497
>
> $38($39 lited):
> http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-155-204&depa=0
>
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> AJ