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Is it possible to connect a external SSD to a internal SATA interface?

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2 minutes ago, Carlos1010 said:

What do you mean by this? My computer already has eSATA in the back? So can I get the adapter? 

Then just connect with a cable for best speeds, no point doing any converters or using internal sata

But I would get a better SSD than the one you linked

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2 minutes ago, Carlos1010 said:

Hi all,

So I want to buy this https://www.amazon.com/MiniPro-trade-250GB-External-Portable/dp/B0040MFC7U and I want to know if I could actually connect it internally to a real SATA port and get better performance. Is eSATA slower then normal motherboard SATA? 

Why would you buy that.. when you can get a better SSD for half the price if its going inside?

 

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-750-EVO-2-5-Inch-MZ-750250BW/dp/B01AAKZRP2/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471269372&sr=1-2&keywords=250gb+ssd

 

$73

 

eSata is the same as SATA its just external so if you want super fast EXTERNAL storage, eSATA is the way to go

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Just now, Carlos1010 said:

I want a external one

Well keep it outside of your case and get a USB 3 to SATA cable then. That external one's a complete rip off imo.

I edit my posts a lot.

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2 minutes ago, Carlos1010 said:

I want a external one

but you are going to connect it internally to your motherboard?

 

eSATA is the same as SATA its just external for ease of use, so you dont have to open up your PC

id still get the Samsung EVO, and then get an eSATA enclosure


USB 3 and eSATA for $30

 

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Aluminum-External-Enclosure-12-5mm/dp/B005B5G4S6/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471269571&sr=1-2&keywords=esata+enclosure

 

its cheaper overall AND you get a better samsung SSD

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1 minute ago, MrDrWho13 said:

Well keep it outside of your case and get a USB 3 to SATA cable then. That external one's a complete rip off imo.

Will the USB also provide power for the SSD? Also can I also get a SATA to eSATA adapter? Thanks for your response! 

I'm part of the "Help a noob foundation" 

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1 minute ago, Carlos1010 said:

Will the USB also provide power for the SSD? Also can I also get a SATA to eSATA adapter? Thanks for your response! 

get a front panel that has eSATA if you want to use eSATA

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Just now, ShadowCaptain said:

get a front panel that has eSATA if you want to use eSATA

What do you mean by this? My computer already has eSATA in the back? So can I get the adapter? 

I'm part of the "Help a noob foundation" 

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2 minutes ago, Carlos1010 said:

What do you mean by this? My computer already has eSATA in the back? So can I get the adapter? 

Then just connect with a cable for best speeds, no point doing any converters or using internal sata

But I would get a better SSD than the one you linked

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