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submitted 3 weeks ago by Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world to c/techsupport@lemmy.world

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So I have an Inspiron 3847 and it has a 3.5' 1TB hard drive. Sorry, I'm not at home right now and forget which brand.

I was hoping to upgrade to a SSD and therewithin lies the problem. I can't find any 3.5 SSDs.

I'm very confused. But would it be possible to connect a 2.5' SSD to the same Sata connectors my current (old) hard drive uses? I'm unsure which version of sata it is.

My PC was built in 2014 if that helps.

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[–] comador@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Esata (external sata) card:

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-Port-Express-eSATA-Controller/dp/B00952N2DQ

Using esata, the drive would be using external sata (esata) allowing you to boot from any number of ssd drive caddy's using esata:

https://www.amazon.com/Vantec-SATA-eSATA-Enclosure-NST-266SU3-BK/dp/B014LQOG58