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#1 2009-04-26 20:04:52

tony5429
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Will this Solid State Hard Drive Fit in a Desktop Computer?

Will this Solid State Hard Drive Fit in a Desktop Computer?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820208315

Any info is greatly appreciated; thanks!

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#2 2009-04-26 20:33:12

dmartins
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Re: Will this Solid State Hard Drive Fit in a Desktop Computer?

I think you'll need two adapters as well. One to mount a 2.5" drive in a 3.5" bay, and one to convert the smaller 2.5" IDE connector to the bigger type found in desktop PCs and a separate power plug.

Here's two examples. I'm not recommending either of these products, they're just the first ones I found!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6812116211
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817984006

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#3 2009-04-26 20:44:14

tablestack
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Re: Will this Solid State Hard Drive Fit in a Desktop Computer?

As is normal for 2,5" drives, that SSD has a 44-pin PATA interface. It's a bit physically smaller than the regular 40-pin that is used in desktop computers. In order to connect that drive to a desktop computer you will need some form of converter. I'd suggest that you get a drive with a SATA interface instead, along with a SATA controller card if your computer does not already have SATA connectors.

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#4 2009-04-26 20:53:47

tony5429
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Re: Will this Solid State Hard Drive Fit in a Desktop Computer?

Thanks for the tips! I'm replacing someone else's hard drive as their's just broke. I think I'll just skip the hassle of buying a new SSD and give them a spare mechanical drive I've got laying around. Thanks for the tips though!

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