extranel hard drives

**Snoopdogie187** · 11-08-2003, 09:40 AM

I am thinking about using an external hard drive to increas the memory on my computer. Can some tell me if it would be a good idea if i wanted to increase my RAM too and if they have any problems i should know about. If possable can someone give me the average price and about how much memory it would have.

Volt-Schwibe · 11-08-2003, 10:53 AM

hard drive is not ram

adding an extra hard disk wont help with a ram problem.

i would suggest adding ram, if ram is what you want.
~BoB~

**johnwill** · 11-08-2003, 02:07 PM

You need to specify the specific type of RAM your system uses to find a price.

As far as external hard disks, if you're thinking of something like USB 2.0 drives does your computer have a USB 2.0 port? They work with USB 1.1 ports, but they're pretty slow. You can install a USB 2.0 port in your machine, about $20 for the board. The USB 2.0 external case will cost you $30-40, and you can put any size IDE drive in it, shop for a bargain. :)

11-08-2003, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snoopdogie187 Oh! What shall I be? Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,539 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1, mom: XP Pro SP2 My System	extranel hard drives I am thinking about using an external hard drive to increas the memory on my computer. Can some tell me if it would be a good idea if i wanted to increase my RAM too and if they have any problems i should know about. If possable can someone give me the average price and about how much memory it would have.

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Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	hard drive is not ram adding an extra hard disk wont help with a ram problem. i would suggest adding ram, if ram is what you want. ~BoB~ __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

11-08-2003, 02:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You need to specify the specific type of RAM your system uses to find a price. As far as external hard disks, if you're thinking of something like USB 2.0 drives does your computer have a USB 2.0 port? They work with USB 1.1 ports, but they're pretty slow. You can install a USB 2.0 port in your machine, about $20 for the board. The USB 2.0 external case will cost you $30-40, and you can put any size IDE drive in it, shop for a bargain. :) __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience