Good 2.5" USB3.0 Enclosure Brands

TheOtherLeft on 03/08/2016 - 11:37

Hi all,

I have just replaced my SATA HDD for a SSD in my laptop, so now have a 1TB 2.5" HDD doing nothing and want to convert it into an external HDD.

What is a good brand? I've read the aluminium ones are better then plastic for heat dispersion.

Comments

retiredfeline on 03/08/2016 - 11:40

+1

I think there's an Orico deal active now.
- SnoozeAndLose on 03/08/2016 - 11:43
  
  Price got increased, ebay is cheaper
- TheOtherLeft on 03/08/2016 - 11:58
  
  The Orico's are plastic. I'm trying to avoid the plastic ones due to heat buildup.
  - retiredfeline on 03/08/2016 - 12:08
    
    +2
    
    I doubt if it will be much different from its original environment and anyway there is an air gap even with metal cases. Meh.
    - tonyjzx on 29/08/2016 - 11:13
      
      I dont like the plastic on the orico cases. Its soft malleable almost ice cream container plastic but it is $10 shipped…
      
      You pretty much need to put in another bag.
albert0pia on 23/08/2016 - 23:48

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ASTONE-ISO-2566-2-5-Enclosure-SAT…
Rako on 28/08/2016 - 21:23

If you can source one of these-The Vantec NexStar® Universal Storage Adapter SATA/IDE to USB 2.0 Storage Adapter with 66-in-1 Card Reader provides the flexibility of connecting almost any type of storage device to your computer. Whether it is a hard drive, optical drive, SSD, IDE/SATA or a memory card, this adapter does it all.
I have one & use it all the time.
http://www.vantecusa.com/en/product/view_detail/393