Showing posts with label external drives. Show all posts
Showing posts with label external drives. Show all posts

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Computer update, nearing the end


Here it is, the motherboard is installed with the CPU cooler, memory and memory fan.
Now I'm starting to add the components, drives, etc.
I was going to reuse the DVD drive from my old Dell, but it's not a sata drive. The next day I got a notice from Newegg of a special for a Sony DVD burner at @20.00, so I got it.
The last item is the video card. I have to wait until the 20th to order it, because of credit balancing. Boy, I wish I were rich.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Computer project

While my computer project is in limbo, I given thought to other things. Like, why are there so many external drive bays in my Thermaltake case (6)? I mean, how many external drives do you want or need? Maybe two.

Then I began reading articles about peripherals that fit in these bays. I saw fan controllers. They come in single bay and double bay height. Cute, but do they work? Is this a worthwhile investment?

Then there are card readers. Again, a nice idea, but how many times would I use it. I generally transfer files from my camera and camcorders by cable.

What else is there to fit in these bays? if you have any suggestions, pass them on.