Quote Originally Posted by Giblet5 View Post
No, they do not draw the same current.

This is hardware engineering, not visual basic class. We test first, THEN destroy other people's hardware. Don't ask why; that's just how we roll.
I do this every day. Don't tell me how to roll.

Quote Originally Posted by Giblet5 View Post

Two identical model drives won't draw the same current so why would completely different drive models draw the same current?

That's a recipe for smoke.

Test it first. With a good meter.
It's all one standard. Like Lego. I've never seen anyone give a second thought to putting any size drive in any compatible enclosure.