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Reddit mentions of Syba Mini-SATA mSATA 50 mm SSD Connector to SATA III 2.5 Converter Adapter
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Reddit mentions: 12
We found 12 Reddit mentions of Syba Mini-SATA mSATA 50 mm SSD Connector to SATA III 2.5 Converter Adapter. Here are the top ones.
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- Works with 50mm mSATA SSD
- No Sacrifice on the mSATA SSD Performance
- Locking Mechanism Holds mSATA SSD in Place
- Fully Compatible with SATA 2.6
- Supports ATA/ATAP-7 Specification
- Supports Dual Power Voltage: 1.8V and 3.3V
- Designed for mSATA SSD's only.
- Not compatible with 50 mm Mini PCI-e SATA SSD's.
- Locking Mechanism Holds mSATA SSD in Place.
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 6.25 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | mSATA |
| Weight | 0.1 Pounds |
| Width | 4.4 Inches |
The 128 GB looks to be a mSATA. You can get an adapter like this to use it:
https://www.amazon.com/Syba-mSATA-2-5-Inch-Adapter-SY-ADA40050/dp/B007PPZ2I8
I'm not sure, but adapters are pretty damn cheap :http://www.amazon.com/Syba-mSATA-2-5-Inch-Adapter-SY-ADA40050/dp/B007PPZ2I8/ref=sr_1_1/179-7101037-0000569?ie=UTF8&qid=1452216673&sr=8-1&keywords=msata+to+sata+converter going to see if I can price match this somewhere and get a converter.
That's an mSATA form factor SSD. It's not just a SSD without the casing. Mainly used in laptops specifically designed to accept them.
I guess you can get an adapter for it (mSATA to 2.5" SATA)...
Syba mSATA SSD to 2.5-Inch SATA Adapter (SY-ADA40050)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007PPZ2I8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6SxrybYZKZBBB
Or an enclosure
StarTech.com 2.5-Inch SATA to Mini SATA SSD Adapter (SAT2MSAT25)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006K25GMY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rXxryb7ZCP30S
I'd make damn sure the measurements checked out on whatever you go with.
I'm unsure where to get it in your country, but this is what I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.com/Syba-mSATA-2-5-Inch-Adapter-SY-ADA40050/dp/B007PPZ2I8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372892424&sr=8-1&keywords=msata+to+sata
As you can see, it's only like $12, which is worth it, in my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PPZ2I8/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_13
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B007PPZ2I8
Like that?
MSATA are basically just circuit card assemblies. That will adapt it to the port.
So I purchased a SSD for my build: SAMSUNG 840 EVO mSATA 0.85-Inch Solid State Drive - 500GB (MZ-MTE500BW). Unfortunately, I didn't realize it was a mSATA SSD. I'm trying to figure out what my options are. This is what I have so far:
I think the third option is rather limiting. That leaves the first two options. I have no preference, but I think finding an adaptor would be easier online. Anyone know if this can work: http://www.amazon.com/Syba-mSATA-2-5-Inch-Adapter-SY-ADA40050/dp/B007PPZ2I8/
The user reviews are conflicting about whether it works or not.
This is the most common type of adapter
Make sure its a mini SATA to SATA and not micro SATA to SATA. There is a difference
http://www.amazon.com/Syba-mSATA-2-5-Inch-Adapter-SY-ADA40050/dp/B007PPZ2I8
Yes, you will need an adapter. You will need an SATA cable as well if you don't have one already. Depending on your case you may need a 2.5" to 3.5" drive adapter, but most modern cases have 2.5" hard drive mounts.
Use a simple mSATA to SATA adapter such as this. You can mount 2.5" sized adapters in a desktop without issue normally. You don't need to put it into a 3.5" mount, just that simple adapter.
I've mounted 2.5" laptop drives into desktop cabinets in a pinch without any issue. Sure, you won't be able to lock down all 4 mounting points depending on your tower, but especially with SSDs it isn't really an issue for normal consumer use.
If you want you can put the 2.5" SATA adapter in a 3.5" mount, that is physical conversion and has nothing to do with the connections. 2.5" and 3.5" SATA is the same.
Make sure you get a compatible mSATA adapter, for example that Amazon page has a few reviews saying it isn't compatible with some SSDs (physically won't fit).
You could also get a dual adapter for both together. I figure that could reduce maximum speed cos it only uses one SATA connection for both drives.
It depends on what type of inputs your motherboard has... Assuming it only has a regular 2.5" SATA port you can find something like this on amazon for much cheaper than $60 dollars. However you WILL need to buy some sort of adapter unless your desktop motherboard already has a spot for an mSata chip. If I understand correctly the workers at Fry's were basically saying you needed to externally mount the mSATA via USB in order to boot to it - which is incorrect and much less advisable than connecting your main boot drive directly to your motherboard like you want to. However, if this is what you want I also saw mSATA to USB adapters for much cheaper than $60 on amazon as well.
tl;dr Buy an mSATA to whatever type of SATA drive your motherboard currently supports adapter from amazon or newegg, and mount the drive internally.
M.2 SSD have two flavors:
SATA: You can use an adapter to a normal sata connector, then use a USB adapter. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-2-5in-Adapter-Converter-SAT32M225/dp/B00ITJ7U20
PCI-E: You cannot use an adapter to SATA. You would have to get a PCI-E M.2 adapter you can install in a computer. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-M-2-Adapter-Profile-Express/dp/B01FU9JS94
2.5" SATA SSD, USB no issue.
mSATA SSD. You need a mSATA to SATA adapter. https://www.amazon.com/Syba-mSATA-2-5-Inch-Adapter-SY-ADA40050/dp/B007PPZ2I8