Posted May 2, 2017 So I cannot fit a 3.5 inch hard drive in my Ncase M1 due to how everything fits. Are there any better options for a steam library, other than what I have now, a hard drive with a powered usb 3.0 connector? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/774278-external-steam-drive-options/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2017 I would personally go for eSATA as I find it's more reliable and basically functions exactly the same as internal SATA does. It's no faster than USB 3.0 for mechanical drives though, Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/774278-external-steam-drive-options/#findComment-9767989 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2017 You could also setup some klnd of NAS solution. This would only work if your internal drive had enough space for the game you're currently playing though. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/774278-external-steam-drive-options/#findComment-9768021 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2017 Author 33 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said: I would personally go for eSATA as I find it's more reliable and basically functions exactly the same as internal SATA does. It's no faster than USB 3.0 for mechanical drives though, Thats all i plan on using, a 7200rpm 4tb drive Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/774278-external-steam-drive-options/#findComment-9768084 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 2, 2017 I have been running some games off my SMB (Server) and in most case have no issues. Magical Pineapples
