SSD externally via usb 3.0 to run premier pro and speedgrade

[paulr90]

Hey guys is it possible to run a ssd externally via my usb 3.0 port to run premiere pro and speedgrade from. My laptops hard drive is 5400 rpm and not capable of running the programs effectively. It keeps lagging etc so im thinking of running it externally.

Would this solve the problem. I dont want to install a new internal ssd as dell recommends me not to. I found a number of forums were people have had problems with installing a ssd internally so im led to believe its not suitable. My set up is as follows

Dell inspiron 15 7537 7000

3.2 i7
5400rpm hdd
2 Gb Nvidia graphics card
8 Gb ram

 

[dustinhunt78]

Hey guys is it possible to run a ssd externally via my usb 3.0 port to run premiere pro and speedgrade from. My laptops hard drive is 5400 rpm and not capable of running the programs effectively. It keeps lagging etc so im thinking of running it externally.

Would this solve the problem. I dont want to install a new internal ssd as dell recommends me not to. I found a number of forums were people have had problems with installing a ssd internally so im led to believe its not suitable. My set up is as follows

Dell inspiron 15 7537 7000

3.2 i7
5400rpm hdd
2 Gb Nvidia graphics card
8 Gb ram

Yes. And this is the only part you need to do it:

http://www.amazon.com/Syba-Device-Adapter-Cable-SY-ADA20079/dp/B0057UAB2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395266507&sr=8-1&keywords=SATA+III+to+USB+3.0

 

[noidea_77]

You can run premiere pro from the external ssd, but it will not solve the problem. You will have to at least store all the input, output and temp files on the ssd as well and it may still not work, because even premiere pro uses a lot of windows functions (dlls) still stored on the hdd.

 

[paulr90]

You can run premiere pro from the external ssd, but it will not solve the problem. You will have to at least store all the input, output and temp files on the ssd as well and it may still not work, because even premiere pro uses a lot of windows functions (dlls) still stored on the hdd.

Could i set up the external ssd to run as an extra operating system and work it that way were premiere pro will then use all the dlls stored on the ssd.

 

[paulr90]

Yes. And this is the only part you need to do it:

http://www.amazon.com/Syba-Device-Adapter-Cable-SY-ADA20079/dp/B0057UAB2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395266507&sr=8-1&keywords=SATA+III+to+USB+3.0[/quotemsg]

Thanks for the reply is this the same device as the connections in an external hard drive case but more powerful on account of being 3.0 rather than 2.0

 

[noidea_77]

Try to set the ssd up as the internal drive first. I have no ides why it should work, because Dell offers a ssd for the insprion 15. If that doesn't work, put back in the hdd, get an external enclosure for the ssd and try the different methods: only input / output / temp o the ssd, software on ssd and so on.

 

[paulr90]

Try to set the ssd up as the internal drive first. I have no ides why it should work, because Dell offers a ssd for the insprion 15. If that doesn't work, put back in the hdd, get an external enclosure for the ssd and try the different methods: only input / output / temp o the ssd, software on ssd and so on.

Thanks, I have no idea why they dont recommend me changing the hdd to ssd, maybe its to do with warranty etc but I rang dell and they advised me not to. il try research some more forums on the topic online

 

[dustinhunt78]

Try to set the ssd up as the internal drive first. I have no ides why it should work, because Dell offers a ssd for the insprion 15. If that doesn't work, put back in the hdd, get an external enclosure for the ssd and try the different methods: only input / output / temp o the ssd, software on ssd and so on.

There is no reason that it shouldn't work. Dell probably doesn't recommend it because they don't sell SSD's. LOL

 

[paulr90]

There is no reason that it shouldn't work. Dell probably doesn't recommend it because they don't sell SSD's. LOL[/quotemsg]

The dell representative also told me the bios on the computer was not set up to handle a SSD also whatever that means. Surely a modern computer can handle one

 

[dustinhunt78]

There is no reason that it shouldn't work. Dell probably doesn't recommend it because they don't sell SSD's. LOL

The dell representative also told me the bios on the computer was not set up to handle a SSD also whatever that means. Surely a modern computer can handle one

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I do believe that I would tell the Dell technician in the most polite way that I could to, "Eat a fat one." I've never heard of a BIOS not being set up to read an SSD. Sounds like hogwash to me.

 

[kenrivers]

Not sure more powerful is the right but it is a faster interface than USB 2.0. You might want to look at this thread - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/66035-63-installing-windows-external - for installing Windows on an external drive. Shame that an SSD shouldn't be installed.

 

[kenrivers]

There is no reason that it shouldn't work. Dell probably doesn't recommend it because they don't sell SSD's. LOL

The dell representative also told me the bios on the computer was not set up to handle a SSD also whatever that means. Surely a modern computer can handle one

[/quotemsg]
That does seem a bit odd. I have an old Toshiba that runs fine with an SSD and it was purchased before SSDs were commercially available.

 

[dustinhunt78]

There is no reason that it shouldn't work. Dell probably doesn't recommend it because they don't sell SSD's. LOL

The dell representative also told me the bios on the computer was not set up to handle a SSD also whatever that means. Surely a modern computer can handle one

That does seem a bit odd. I have an old Toshiba that runs fine with an SSD and it was purchased before SSDs were commercially available.
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I'm sitting here RIGHT NOW on a Dell N5040 laptop with guess what......an SSD inside it. LOL Tell me they don't work.

 

[photonboy]

My advice is THIS:

1. Hookup the SSD (temporarily) via USB then CLONE your HDD to it using this program:
http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

(Make sure the VERIFY feature is checked)

2. Shutdown and install the SSD

3. Bootup and verify it works (should if no errors during cloning)

4. Attach the HDD via USB, then FORMAT the HDD so you can use it for storage.

5. Make a BACKUP IMAGE of the SSD to the HDD in case you need to restore later (Acronis True Image, Windows backup etc.)

*There's NO RISK in trying to clone like this as you don't even format the HDD until after you've verified the clone worked.