Samsung 860 EVO Basic
4000 GB, 2.5"
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Here are the basics (QLC is not (yet) on it, it just has one bit more to TLC):
https://www.digitec.ch/de...
QLC becomes extremely slow when slicing when the fast SLC cache is full.
See Computerbase test:
https://www.computerbase.de/2018-12...
If you write very little and small bites to the SSD (i.e. mostly read), why not. If you need a normal all-round SSD, then go for the 860EVO.
This should work: https://de.ifixit.com/Anleitung...
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This hard drive can also be used for PS4 Pro
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No, there is not, simply because this is not an external SSD by default like the portable Samsung SSDs. The EVO lacks this security chip which is a prerequisite.
All information about the SSD can be found at the following link: https://www.samsung.com/semiconduc...
There you will also find all the accessories such as software that fits.
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The SSD can be installed because hard disks from 7 to 9 mm fit in the T430. The black rubber used in the T430 is available for 7 or 9 mm. The Samsung 860 EVO Basic has a height of 7 mm, so it fits. If 9 mm rubber was used in the T430, the SSD manufacturers also offer small plastic frames that can be screwed on top. If not, simply try to increase the 2mm sideways with something. You won't have any problems once the drive is installed, it will hold in the SATA connector and in these rubber frames.
I don't really see a problem with the hard drive size, because that used to be the case with old Windows versions, but Windows 10 and the T430 motherboard should be able to cope with it.
The maximum is probably about 3700 GB. Since these figures are always calculated with 1000 instead of 1024. Minus any administrative space and any reserve cells.
Is standard price. I am extremely satisfied with the choice. Runs fast in my somewhat outdated Lenovo Thinkpad. I can only recommend it.
This SSD is actually intended to be installed in a PC and not to be used as external storage. At least without an additional enclosure. So depending on the application, a simple plugged cable to the SSD is short-lived.
If really only a cable then something like this
StarTech USB 3.0 to 2.5" SATA III Adapter
StarTech USB-C to SATA Adapter
Cable with an enclosure doesn't have to be more expensive and bigger though
ICY BOX IB-AC603U3 Adapter Cable, 2.5'' SATA to USB 3.0
i-tec USB-C Advance My Safe Easy (2.5")
or there is the whole still in this kind
LogiLink Quickport
ICY BOX IB-1121-C31
Former user
6 years ago
Hi Siow66, I can't answer your question because I bought the 4TB SSD for my HP EliteBook 840 G2 but I couldn't get it to work successfully against a 2TB one. Apparently my Bios controller can't manage 4TB, which is why I currently only use it externally via USB. But I have no way of comparing it to a PCI SSD.
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Yes, your iMac must have already had an HDD 2.5" installed, then no problem, provided you have the glue for the glass. If you have a flash memory installed, then you have to organise the cable first, which is not impossible with original Apple parts, but not exactly easy. Shouldn't be a problem otherwise, if you pay attention to the few small things, Google ifixit, they'll show you how it's done, otherwise there's probably a few companies that will also do a conversion, if Digitec offers something like that super, otherwise you can take a look in Güterstrasse in Basel.
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So USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen1 is 5GBit/s (is the same), Thunderbolt 3 is 40Gbit/s, the SATA 3 interface of the SSD is 6Gbit/s, an SSD over USB 3.0 will do about 450MB/s, 540MB/s if directly over SATA3 or over USB 3.1 Gen2.
Good cases are e.g. from ICY BOX, you can find them here on Digitec, with USB 3.1 Gen2 you will be able to use the SATA port of the SSD better (540MB/s of the SSD), whether your Mac can do that I don't know.
But I would recommend a portable SSD, they are smaller, etc. and designed for that. They have an m.2 or mSATA SSD in them, which is why they are smaller. In the 2.5" hard drive housing, more than half is empty because the space is not needed (i.e. inside the 860).
My recommendation:
The latest portable SSD from Samsung
Samsung Portable SSD T5 (500GB)
It's USB 3.1 Gen2 with 10Gbit/s and according to Samsung it achieves 540MB/s. As I said, there's an mSATA SSD or something in there, so it's actually a Samsung SATA3 SSD in a USB case, all in one package. You can then connect it either to the Thunderbolt 3 port for USB 3.1 Gen2 speed (540MB/s, limited by the SATA3 SSD) or to the normal USB 3.1 Gen1 (450MB/s) port. Both USB cables Type-C to Type-A and Type-C to Type-C are included according to the pictures.
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