Can I use this on a desktop as a boot disk for XP? Do I need an adaptor to connect the SSD to a desktop with regular SATA &amp; Molex connects?
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I would NOT use this type of M.2 NGFF SSD in that fashion on a PC that doesn't have an existing motherboard connector. However, Plextor now makes an excellent in-slot adapter that will house other types of M.2 SSDs. And since the Plextor adapter plugs right into an existing motherboard slot, I believe that it will likely work with just about any operating system. Check it out here: http://www.plextoramericas.com/index.php/ssd/pcie-m6e (although it's not yet available in the USA). There is another option from MyDigitalSSD which makes an adapter bracket for a mSATA SSD that provides regular SATA cable connections that you already have in your PC, look at it here: http://mydigitalssd.com/accessories.php. Hope that helps. Best regards. Beagle
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You use this bay to put an SSD where a standard desktop hard drive had been. So generally, if there is one of the standard Dell blue plastic trays in it, this bay will work fine.I did have one Dell where the blue plastic tab covered up the SATA ports on the SSD. So I broke off the tab, the ports were then exposed, and I installed the drive.I have used more than 10 of these, and they work great!
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You need SATA data and power connections from this SSD to your computer. Adapters from SATA to USB are available to provide USB connectivity.
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Works fine but XP does not support TRIM (look it up) you must use supplied Magician software to keep up speed. Also check out partition alignment. I think these drives are best used as a System drive with traditional disk as Data drive. (Multi Drive System). Make sure you create Recovery Disks for re-installation. Samsung transfer software will not transfer Recovery Partition. Also buy drive kit (not bare drive) with transfer cable and mounting hardware. Hope this helps.
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Hey Jim be sure to pick up a couple 4 pin molex to sata adapters. You will need them to make extra sata conecters.
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Yes, Do not buy an adapter. It does not say in the desription but it does come with one.I put this in my desktop and only use it for windows, with SATA 2 and it takes 28 seconds to boot.If you have SATA 3 cut that time in half.
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A regular 2.5 sata from an old laptop can work. But the ssd gives fast boot times
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Yes, but you essentially cannot use the SSD drive; it's merely there for faster boot up from what I've heard.
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It can absolutely be used for any desktop through a sata connection. I use mine as my system and its been running nonstop for a few months now without a single problem. Would definitely recommend it.
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I installed this card in my Dell Desktop and it works very good. I hooked up a sata drive from my old laptop.. however I don't think it will boot from it. In the setup it does not show that drive as a bootable device (where you set the boot order). It only has the two on-board sata drives that I have installed. Hope this helps. It is a good deal at the price and allowed me to add a sata storage drive.
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I don't use it for connect hard drive, but the voltage and ampers maybe working with it,, so there are another solution for connect hardrive. for example SATA/PATA/IDE Drive to USB Adapter Converter
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You will be okay with this item if you have Window's XP in a dimension 4550 but you must check to see which on you have because if it's a Pata or Sata because you might need an adapter to use it if it's not the same as yours. So open your computer and check to see which one you have. If you have any problems just email me again and I will show you what to look for or how to make sure you have the right one okay?
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The SSD will work in any computer with an existing sata drive interface. You will need an adapter kit for a desktop to mount a 2.5" to a 3.5". You will be very happy with the over all performance of the SSD. Be sure to clone your hard drive or install a new version of OS and back-up your files.
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To be honest with you, IDE to SATA 3 - why? That IDE interface is sooooooo slow it would bottle neck the speed poential of this SSD drastically. I question SATA1 being used with SSD. Time to upgrade the PC.
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Yes. You may additionally need a 2.5 to 3.5 inch adapter (both the cable & the drive sled adapters). Sorry, but it's been a while and I can't recall if the sled may have been included. If you'd forgive an opinion with your answer though, purchasing one for a desktop is probably not a wise expenditure. There's a lot of room in desktop cases which means you have more options. There's SATA to IDE adapters for example, that aren't expensive, and you can pick up 128GB SATA SSD's in the $50 range (and 240GB SSD's in the $80 range). If there were similar options for the laptops these are usually purchased for, I suspect most people would exercise the option. (This isn't to say that I'm not happy with the one I bought: I certainly am. It extended the life, and the performance, of a 2006 era laptop that had, and - now, after upgrading with this drive - continues to serve its purpose.)
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Not sure I totally understand your question... If you have a desktop you will need an adapter to mount it in your case as it is smaller than a regular hard drive-Search 2.5 to 3.5 hd adapter, they are cheap... As for your install- If you are doing a clean OS install just hook it up as you would any other hard drive... If not, you will need to clone your existing hard drive using software...Here is crucial's own adapter kit... Micron Crucial Easy Desktop Install Kit for 2.5-inch SSDOther than it's smaller size, it acts similar to any other hard drive, except that it is a great deal faster... You should turn off defragmenting as it is not needed with a ssd... Not sure I totally understand your question... If you have a desktop you will need an adapter to mount it in your case as it is smaller than a regular hard drive-Search 2.5 to 3.5 hd adapter, they are cheap... As for your install- If you are doing a clean OS install just hook it up as you would any other hard drive... If not, you will need to clone your existing hard drive using software...Here is crucial's own adapter kit... Micron Crucial Easy Desktop Install Kit for 2.5-inch SSDOther than it's smaller size, it acts... » Read More Not sure I totally understand your question... If you have a desktop you will need an adapter to mount it in your case as it is smaller than a regular hard drive-Search 2.5 to 3.5 hd adapter, they are cheap... As for your install- If you are doing a clean OS install just hook it up as you would any other hard drive... If not, you will need to clone your existing hard drive using software...Here is crucial's own adapter kit... Micron Crucial Easy Desktop Install Kit for 2.5-inch SSDOther than it's smaller size, it acts similar to any other hard drive, except that it is a great deal faster... You should turn off defragmenting as it is not needed with a ssd... « Show Less
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I currently use this with a Crucial SSD and it works great. I don't know about booting from a Thunderbolt drive. But brand of SSD shouldn't matter for functionality as long as the drive has a standard SATA connection. So if you can normally boot from a Thunderbolt drive then you should be able to use this dock for that purpose.