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

August 20, 2010 in external hard disk | Comments (2)

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?

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+to+IDE+Adapters,+USB+to+IDE+Cables

2 Responses to “Can I use external hard disk in a P4 system instead of internal IDE disk?”

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  1. Comment by starpc11 — August 20, 2010 at 9:52 am  

    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
    References :

  2. Comment by tintose — August 20, 2010 at 10:08 am  

    of-course, Here you have 2 options

    option 1
    ======

    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+to+IDE+Adapters,+USB+to+IDE+Cables
    References :

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