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Jottle
Jul 24, 2009, 09:38 PM
Do these even exist? I want to get one as I hate the sound of fans. Would this just be hard drive suicide considering it would get warm? Recommendations please.


nanofrog
Jul 24, 2009, 11:39 PM
I found one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817193031), but it's interface is USB 2.0. If you want others, it may limit the choices, assuming there are any others. :eek: ;)

As per the drives getting too hot, it will depend on the drive even more than the enclosure. For example, you might want to consider a Green drive (low power, and runs at lower rpm, all resulting in a cooler drive). The downside is overall throughput is reduced, but USB 2.0 isn't the fastest interface to begin with. :p
pprior
Jul 24, 2009, 11:51 PM
The green drives will be faster than the interface (usb2) so it really doesn't make sense to buy a faster drive in such an enclosure anyway....
nanofrog
Jul 24, 2009, 11:57 PM
The green drives will be faster than the interface (usb2) so it really doesn't make sense to buy a faster drive in such an enclosure anyway....
Yeah, I should've been clearer. ;) But the interface will make a difference if another type is selected, particularly eSATA. :)
Jottle
Jul 25, 2009, 12:28 AM
I should have been more clear. Specifically, I'm looking for a FW800 dual bay enclosure that is fanless. These are really hard to find!
geoffreak
Jul 25, 2009, 12:35 AM
I am looking for the exact same mystical enclosure. If you find it, let me know ;)
nanofrog
Jul 25, 2009, 01:26 AM
I should have been more clear. Specifically, I'm looking for a FW800 dual bay enclosure that is fanless. These are really hard to find!

I am looking for the exact same mystical enclosure. If you find it, let me know ;)
Those are rare, but I did locate one. WD My Book Studio II (2TB). (http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WDH2Q20000N-Studio-Interface/dp/B0016P7H3Q)

Plenty with a fan though, and not a bad idea to have. Some are quiet enough, and worst case, you can replace them if you've the inclination. ;)
geoffreak
Jul 25, 2009, 01:59 AM
nanofrog, that enclosure already has drives in it ;)
nanofrog
Jul 25, 2009, 10:56 AM
nanofrog, that enclosure already has drives in it ;)
I know. :D

I didn't see one that didn't. They may exist, but seem on the rare side, and would require a lot of searching around to locate. :(

So either patience is in order, use one with drives already in it, or get an enclosure that uses a fan. :eek: :p Up to you. ;)