Can 1TB 2.5" Drives be USB Powered?

Frapple · 15 Jan 2012 at 17:46

As title really, was thinking of sticking this in a caddy.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-135-SA&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=896

Jay794 · 15 Jan 2012 at 18:08

....They already make and sell 2.5" 2TB drives already, why not just buy an external drive?

BlackAle · 15 Jan 2012 at 18:15

Jay794 said:
....They already make and sell 2.5" 2TB drives already, why not just buy an external drive?

I think you're mistaken, the largest 2.5" HD is currently 1TB.

marms · 15 Jan 2012 at 19:25

BlackAle said:
I think you're mistaken, the largest 2.5" HD is currently 1TB.

2TB portable drives aren't yet available but 1.5TB drives are, This Seagate Drive has been about for a while, usb powered too.

marms · 15 Jan 2012 at 19:37

Frapple said:
As title really, was thinking of sticking this in a caddy.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-135-SA&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=896

It shouldn't be a problem, the drive's rated at 0.65A at 5V and usb standard is minimum 0.5A although i've seen lots of other drives with similar power requirements work fine from usb power.

Frapple · 15 Jan 2012 at 20:24

Thanks guys.