Internal Or External HD Addition ?

Robert11 · 26 Nov 2015

Hello,

New desktop pc that came with 1 TB HD.

Debating installing another internal 1 TB HD vs just using an external one.
Lots of Photos, and another user with lots of video, etc.

The only advantage that I can see for another internal one is that it is probably
faster than going thru an external USB 3 cable, and of course a bit "neater".

The internal of course involves some installation "work," the formatting and partitioning, etc.
Costs not all that different, apparently.

What am I missing ? Pros and cons, etc. ?

Thanks,
B.

edobson · 26 Nov 2015

An advantage of an external HDD is the portability, but it's purely down to preference and how you will use the extra 1TB drive, there isn't really a definitive answer to your question.

Personally, I would just go with an external because I would want the portability but others may have differing opinions.

lx07 · 26 Nov 2015

It is worth having a backup drive that isn't permanently connected - then if you get a crypto virus (or someone steals your PC) you don't lose everything.