Will this work on a Desktop? Will this drive work on a desktop? I suppose i may need an adapter, since the drive is 2,5" and the bay is 3,5". But is there another reason why it shouldn't work?

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Nick · Accepted Answer

Yes, I have two in my desktop. You may need an adapter to hold the drive in place (just a piece of plastic or metal made to hold smaller hdds), but the power and sata connections are universal.

ChrisfromCarson · Answer

Of course... Some newer desktop computers come with an SSD mounting spot... but if not, you can easily just pick up a 2.5" TO 3.5" Mounting Bracket.

aaronwt · Answer

Yes. it will work. I'm using one in Desktop right now. But I did already have a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter for it to fit in my PC.

Zmonster · Answer

Yes, get the adaptor and it will be great. I have it in my desktop and love it. Use the software to copy your existing drive. You may need a transfer cable unless you have an extra spot.

Renefly · Answer

yes

Ninandtom · Answer

We have installed lots of these drives in desktops. It's the same power and sata connectors as the 3.5" drives.

Eddie · Answer

I like using the adapters, so I picked up a Startech BRACKET225PT to mount it in my HP Tower.

http://www.startech.com/HDD/Brackets/tool-less-2-5-dual-drive-mounting-bracket~BRACKET225PT

Lexxx · Answer

I have mine in a desktop I just built. It works just fine. They have 3.5" bays that can also accept 2.5" SSD's.

Ugatar · Answer

You just need to watch for the connector you have available. I haven't tried but you should even be able to use PCI Express 3.0 if available so this hard drive should work just fine.

CommunityAnswer · Answer

The Samsung - 850 EVO 500GB Internal Serial ATA Solid State Drive is specifically for laptops.

“Will this work on a Desktop? Will this drive work on a desktop? I suppose i may need an adapter, since the drive is 2,5" and the bay is 3,5". But is there another reason why it shouldn't work?”

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