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10XTriplet

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It would seem I like to do crazy things people would never consider. That said, let me jump right into it.

I have a few old PATA laptops around that I love and I can't throw out or abandon. So I thought about getting an PATA SSD, but they are pretty much non-existent or way too expensive.

Parts needed

1. 44pin 2.5" to CF adapter
2. 32gig or larger 400X or better CF card
3. an old PATA laptop! :thup:
4. How to make your CF non-removable thread


The tape is there so I could remove the drive without a problem...
 

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You definitely think outside the box...excellent!

...and at least this one cant be bunked by a $10 part and exponentially less effort! :p
 
EarthDog said:
You definitely think outside the box...excellent!

...and at least this one cant be bunked by a $10 part and exponentially less effort! :p
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funny...:D

EDIT: This is a Latitude D505, which uses the converter for the 44 pin connector..
 
I was thinking about the same some time ago ( well count it in maybe 1-2 years ago ;) ) but I couldn't find IDE adapter and fast enough cards. Now it has changed a bit as I see.
One question. What about random transfers ? Can you run AS SSD or Crystal Mark ?
 
Crystal Disk Mark Results

Crystal Disk Mark Results

txus.palacios said:
Same applies for PATA motherboards!
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You can't use this connector for desktops, this is for LAPTOP's only... For a desktop you need this instead
 

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question dont you want to do the create partition as this

create partition primary Align=1024

for ssd and flash drives?? I know when I do my ssd cleaning I follow pretty much your outline but my notes say to create it as above.
 
Random transfers are still good for CF card and still better ( at least read ) than regular PATA/SATA drives.
 
Good job on this ! :)

I had this kind of idea when i was running my minecraft server on my good old P4 laptop. The HDD in it is damn slow ! If i try to use this laptop back, ill swap this kind of thing in it.
 
Boulard83 said:
Good job on this ! :)

I had this kind of idea when i was running my minecraft server on my good old P4 laptop. The HDD in it is damn slow ! If i try to use this laptop back, ill swap this kind of thing in it.
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I ordered two more to convert my old laptops @ home...
 
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