Can I Use a Desktop SSD with My Laptop's USB-C Port?
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TechyTurtle93
I'm looking to improve my laptop's performance while waiting to build a new PC. Currently, it has 480GB of storage, and I'm considering upgrading to an SSD. I noticed a USB-C port on the left side of my laptop and wondered if I could connect a desktop SSD to this port. My laptop's USB-C port supports 5Gbps, but most SSDs are faster than that. I don't transfer a lot of files since I mainly use it for gaming, but I'm curious if this setup would work and if I could potentially use the SSD in my future PC build.
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If your laptop has a second M.2 slot, you should consider getting a regular M.2 NVMe SSD for it. In case there’s no extra slot, you can buy an M.2 NVMe enclosure and use a standard M.2 NVMe drive externally. That's a solid way to upgrade without being limited by your laptop's capabilities!
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You can definitely upgrade your laptop with an SSD! If you want to detach the SSD from an enclosure for future use in your desktop, make sure you get a compatible one. However, many external SSDs are now custom-made and may not be removable as easily as before. Just double-check before buying!
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GamerGuy42: I get that, but that's why I'm looking into this. Buying a new SSD now just feels like wasting money if I have to get another one later.
HardwareHacker21: Exactly! It's way more convenient to just have one SSD that works for both now and later.