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What are some practical uses for a 6TB hard drive setup?

March 20, 2026 5 answers
Asked by TechSavvyGamer23
I recently stumbled upon two hard drives I bought a few years ago—one 2TB and one 4TB. Initially, I couldn't install them because they were too big for my computer, and now I'm considering purchasing enclosures for them, which cost about $40 each. That would mean I'd end up with 6TB of storage. I'm trying to figure out if it would be worth the investment and what I could actually do with that amount of storage. Would it just be a waste if I don't have a specific use for it?
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SkepticalSaver
I honestly wouldn't buy anything without a plan. If you don't need it, save that $80. Even if you find a use for it like backups or mass storage for videos, don't rush into it. Consider whether you're falling into the Sunk Cost Fallacy here.
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DIYStorageNinja
You could get a SATA to USB converter that holds two drives—makes it super easy to swap out. I have one, and it works great. Plus, I found one for $45 at Walmart, which isn't too bad!
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BackupBuddy2021
If you're not already backing up your computer, using those drives for backups could be a great idea! It's always good to have a safe copy of your important data.
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PlexFanatic
Think about using it as a media server! You could stream music and movies from it, or just dedicate it for backups and personal files. There are tons of possibilities!
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DataWiseGuy
It's not necessarily a waste; it really depends on your storage needs. You can even combine the drives into one 6TB JBOD setup, but keep in mind that it makes you more vulnerable to data loss if one drive fails.
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