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adaikalaraj
adaikalaraj asked in Computers & InternetHardwareOther - Hardware · 1 decade ago

Can I use external hard disk in a P4 system instead of internal IDE disk?

It seems my system has obsolete however I would like to keep it as a stand by. While all other components are intact and working in a perfect manner. Hard disk has become unusable. IDE seems to be out of production and Can I use my Cpu with external hard disk alone? Is it possible? Will there be any problems?

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  • Tintooos
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
    Favourite answer

    of-course, Here you have 2 options

    option 1

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    directly connect your external hard disk to usb drive and boot from there

    how to install full windows xp in an external usb drive ?

    help @

    http://www.ngine.de/article/id/8

    Option2:

    buy a USB to IDE converter ,and Connect it as a normal IDE drive

    http://www.byterunner.com/byterunner/category=USB+...

  • starpc11
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    reminder they might be out of production the ide hdd but still being sold on the web just google search ide hdd i found six sites so far that sells them tiger direct,newegg.com directron.com to name a few

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