external usb enclosure - insufficient amperage?

jaspar · 10-10-2006, 03:21 PM

I'm having trouble finding an external usb enclosure that will provide enough amperage for my drive. Seagate tech support said that the case I was using was causing the drive to fail because of insufficient amperage. Apparently, I need an enclosure that provides 3 Amps of power. Most of the enclosures I have looked at are only 1.5 or 2 Amps at the most.

Does anyone know where I can find an enclosure with at least 3 A?

(3.5", USB 2.0)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**linderman** · 10-10-2006, 04:55 PM

try newegg.com some enclosures have an ac adpater those tend to have more juice

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817145133

10-10-2006, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaspar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 OS: xp	external usb enclosure - insufficient amperage? I'm having trouble finding an external usb enclosure that will provide enough amperage for my drive. Seagate tech support said that the case I was using was causing the drive to fail because of insufficient amperage. Apparently, I need an enclosure that provides 3 Amps of power. Most of the enclosures I have looked at are only 1.5 or 2 Amps at the most. Does anyone know where I can find an enclosure with at least 3 A? (3.5", USB 2.0) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

10-10-2006, 04:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
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