does size mean anything when it comes to external hard drives?

i wanna buy one from tiger direct that i want to install my games on and play them from it if it makes any sort of difference.

if you want specifics...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=18657&CatId=2420

versus

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6470597&CatId=2421

probably because the 3.5" is 500gb and the 2.5" 250gb.

Two years ago, I got a Seagate 250gb that's about the size of a deck of cards for about $50 from NewEgg. I've been very happy with it, though that's because my laptop doesn't have a firewire jack. If it did, I'd almost certainly get an external that could support something besides USB.

edit: between those two, I'm noticing the 250gb one says it's powered by USB, whereas the 500gb one doesn't say that. Needing a separate power outlet could be a deterrent depending on your workspace, and if you want to move the external often (e.g. from one computer to another) having to unplug it from USB and from the power outlet would be a big hassle.

This post was edited by bentherdonethat on Jan 25 2011 12:34am

What do you mean by size. Physical or Actual storage size?

ohhhh no wonder people are commenting on the storage on it...

im sorry my title was misleading

i meant the dimensions...3.5 inch vs 2.5 inch

Well do you plan to leave it on your desk or carry it in your pocket/bag most of the time. Imo the answer should decided for you.