How to install SSD as an external usb device without uninstalling HDD

[csandreas]

hello i am interested to install an ssd device this one :
http://www.eshopcy.com.cy/ssd-kingston-sv300s37a-240g-ssdnow-v300-240gb-sata3-25-retail-p-PER.345376


But i want it as an external usb device, is that possible? I will transfer my windows and i will install the programs i want on it. Will it have the same performance as an external devicve? Is that possible to do it with that product?

 

[Desoxy]

You will need something like shown here: https://www.amazon.com/External-Solid-State-Drives/b?ie=UTF8&node=3015429011

Please consider that those devices will have to be connected to your PC using USB, Thunderbolt, whatever. Depending on your motherboard, you´ll not receive native SATA3 speed. And please, don´t install your Windows on an external device. Which leads to the next point: if your Windows is running from an HDD, you´ll not benefit very much from an SSD. Starting Windows will still be a pain in the back compared to the speed when the OS boots from SSD.

 

[csandreas]

You will need something like shown here: https://www.amazon.com/External-Solid-State-Drives/b?ie=UTF8&node=3015429011

Please consider that those devices will have to be connected to your PC using USB, Thunderbolt, whatever. Depending on your motherboard, you´ll not receive native SATA3 speed. And please, don´t install your Windows on an external device. Which leads to the next point: if your Windows is running from an HDD, you´ll not benefit very much from an SSD. Starting Windows will still be a pain in the back compared to the speed when the OS boots from SSD.

ok will install an internal ssd without uninstalling my hdd. Bassically i will do it because my ram and cpu are quite fast but when i check task manager usually is at full usage. I run websites at localhost and it eats my hard drive. I hope ssd will be faster

 

[misteriosly]

It is possible to use it as external USB device, although it's not sure that it will boot on every computer.
Will it have the same performance as an external device - No, after all USB has different speeds compared to sata.

 

[Dorit_]

You will need something like shown here: https://www.amazon.com/External-Solid-State-Drives/b?ie=UTF8&node=3015429011

Please consider that those devices will have to be connected to your PC using USB, Thunderbolt, whatever. Depending on your motherboard, you´ll not receive native SATA3 speed. And please, don´t install your Windows on an external device. Which leads to the next point: if your Windows is running from an HDD, you´ll not benefit very much from an SSD. Starting Windows will still be a pain in the back compared to the speed when the OS boots from SSD.

 

[Dorit_]

Hi
I found a great guide for installing ssd drive to a pc with hdd without reinstalling windows and without a usb adapter .
there is a step by step explanation and a video too...
http://www.toygangster.com/computer-upgarde