What external hard drive can I use with desktop computer?

can desktop external hard drive use my laptop image

v lane

Is there anything I need to look for? Or can can I use anything for desktop as long it has a USB connection?

'Desktop external hard drives are based on the 3.5-inch internal hard drives and laptop (or portable) external hard drives are based on the 2.5-inch internal hard drives.' (Cnet) But can you use a 2.5 with desktop?

Answer
You can use anything that has a USB connection. That is, if you go to the store and buy an external hard drive, it will work with your PC.

If you want to put your laptop's hard drive in an external case and hook it up to your computer, you have to make sure to get the right type of case for the hard drive.

The higher the RPM, the faster you will be able to access the data.
USB 2.0 is many times faster than 1.0.

Is it possible to use an external hard drive for both a laptop and desktop?

Darlene V

I wanted to know if i can use the external hard drive i purchased for my desktop on a laptop. Or do i need to buy another external hard drive that is specifically for laptops?

Answer
Yes, it is possible to use an external hard drive for both laptop and desktop. The cable or the interface used by the external hard drive to connect to a computer is in the Universal Serial Bus(USB) so it wouldn't be a problem transferring it from a laptop to a desktop.

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