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Is this SSD compatible with desktop computers?

I wrote this to newegg:

"Hello, someone recommended I buy an SSD for my new system (Desktop) to replace a cheap HDD I have. They recommended to buy it from you guys (newegg.com.) I ordered the one on the following link, since it was on sale: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8...

But now I'm concerned because it looks like it's for laptops while I have a desktop...or does it even matter? THANKS!"

They replied with this:

Dear Customer,

"Thank you for contacting Newegg.

Unfortunately, we cannot advise you if the item in question will work for you system since we do not offer any type of tech support. However, I suggest contacting your system's manufacturer to see if the item in question will be compatible for it. If they tell you that you need a different one, you may contact us and we will be more than happy to issue the RMA for a refund on the item.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please visit our FAQs page. If you still need assistance, please feel free to email me directly and I will be happy to assist you."

Any help?! Cause I'm not having any luck with Intel neither...THX.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Yes, the SSD will work with your desktop (I'm assuming your desktop has the appropriate SATA port). All SSDs are currently using the 2.5 format because that's all the item needs and it lets one device serve both notebook and desktop markets.

    Mounting that laptop sized disk requires use of an adapter,

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Sub...

    SSDs are VERY fast for system disks - mostly because their access times are a tiny fraction of what magnetic hard drives use. Ideally, you want to minimize the amount of writing you do to SSDs, keep your data on a larger, conventional disk.

    Here's a basic tutuorial on SSDs. Sometimes they can be a pain to get configured into BIOS

    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4...

  • Don
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    2.5 inch drives are usually for labtops or mini computers...

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