Is this optional for an SSD? null

It depends. If you are adding an SSD as an extra drive, you will need another SATA cable (this). If you are replacing a current hard drive with an SSD, you just use your old SATA connection (you don't need a new cable).

This can be used for a SSD in a desktop, it would be unnecessary for a laptop. However, I would recommend getting a SATA 3.0 cable for a SSD, because you won't be able to get the full performance out of your SSD, which is likely able to produce speeds of 400-500MB/s. Sort of like you hooked up a bendy straw to a fire hydrant.

No, as the data transfer rate of 3 GBS is going to slow down your ssd.

The SSD I got did not come with one and there were no unused ones inside the desktop PC. So, in my case this was a good option. But I would not say it was optional.

you will need a cable for your SSD. if you already have one,or if you get one with the SSD you are buying, you don't need to buy another.

Yeah it works for SSD's. I used this one for an SSD in one of my computers

It will work for an SSD, and most of them do not include a cable in the box.

Yes this will work with an SSD. This is used to connect the drive to your motherboard.

I use it on a 500GB SSD and it works fine! I would say Yes...

I would check with Best buy to see if this works with SSD I bought it for ATA drive

Yes sir, I use this cable for my HDD and SSD

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It depends. If you are adding an SSD as an extra drive, you will need another SATA cable (this). If you are replacing a current hard drive with an SSD, you just use your old SATA connection (you don't need a new cable).
Answered by Dave 8 years ago
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This can be used for a SSD in a desktop, it would be unnecessary for a laptop. However, I would recommend getting a SATA 3.0 cable for a SSD, because you won't be able to get the full performance out of your SSD, which is likely able to produce speeds of 400-500MB/s. Sort of like you hooked up a bendy straw to a fire hydrant.
Answered by Kyle 8 years ago
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No, as the data transfer rate of 3 GBS is going to slow down your ssd.
Answered by Jesse 5 years ago
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The SSD I got did not come with one and there were no unused ones inside the desktop PC. So, in my case this was a good option. But I would not say it was optional.
Answered by Dave 8 years ago
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you will need a cable for your SSD. if you already have one,or if you get one with the SSD you are buying, you don't need to buy another.
Answered by cleovaldi 8 years ago
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Yeah it works for SSD's. I used this one for an SSD in one of my computers
Answered by zarch 8 years ago
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It will work for an SSD, and most of them do not include a cable in the box.
Answered by TechShopperFL 8 years ago
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Yes this will work with an SSD. This is used to connect the drive to your motherboard.
Answered by MadRush14 8 years ago
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I use it on a 500GB SSD and it works fine! I would say Yes...
Answered by klb120459 8 years ago
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I would check with Best buy to see if this works with SSD I bought it for ATA drive
Answered by Crt2001 8 years ago
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