Time to backup my pc-Need some help please.

Last edited Mon May 31, 2021, 08:14 PM - Edit history (1)

Should be simple but I've confused myself.

I have a desktop dino PC that is working well. The system total says it is 464 GB .

I am running windows 10 and use Chrome as a browser if that is pertinent.

I have one basic question. I have a external drive reader and I was considering getting a 3.5" drive 1TB as cheaply as possible for the job.

Google searches say that a thumb drive is better for the job. And some are cheaper than the 3.5 drives.


Should I buy a 3.5 or a thumb-1Tb. I'm trying to keep the purchase around $50.00 and on Amazon there are a lot of choices. And a lot of the thumbs have horrid reviews. So I'm a bit lost.

Thanks!-------------

I made my order so thanks for the input.

I have a Sabrent docking usb 3.0 / Sata hard drive reader for 2.5 / 3.5. It plugs in but I'm only using it for save / recovery.

I purchased a 1TB 3.5 Seagate Barracuda drive. I could install it internally but already have the external reader and that suits me better.

It will get plugged in, used & then put in a drawer till I need it. And of course I hope I never do but I went through a PC crash data loss & want something just in case.