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ORICO 20UTS-BK USB3.0 to SATA3.0 Hard Drive & SSD Converter US $3.99 (~AU $5.91) Shipped @ DressLily

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ORICO 20UTS-BK USB3.0 to SATA3.0 Hard Drive & SSD Converter US $3.99 (~AU $5.91) Shipped @ DressLily
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adr8 on 15/08/2018 - 09:41 dresslily.com (2344 clicks)
Last edited 15/08/2018 - 09:53 by 1 other user
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Pay in USD as their AUD rate is heavily inflated credit to hamza23 for the tip

Also don't forget to untick shipping insurance.

Description from DressLily:

Local hard disk memory is not enough? Why not give yourself a mobile data hard drive? This is a USB 3.0 to SATA3.0 Hard Drive Adapter. It suits for 2.5-inch mechanical hard drives and solid-state drives. This adapter supports multiple operating systems, such as Windows / Mac / Linux. At the same time, it also supports OTG function and supports OTG-enabled mobile phones or tablets connecting to mobile hard drives.

Main Features:
● Suitable for 2.5-inch HDD / SSD
● Support SATA3.0 6Gbps specification and USB 3.0 5Gbps transfer rate
● Plug and play
● Support UASP protocol
● Interface: SATA3.0, Micro-B USB
● Supported system: compatible with Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10, Linux, Mac OS 9.1 or above
● Cable length: 30cm
Brand: ORICO
Model: 20UTS-BK
Application: Desktop
Design: Portable,Stylish
Material: ABS
Product weight: 0.0480 kg
Package weight: 0.0580 kg
Product Size(L x W x H): 5.20 x 3.00 x 1.20 cm / 2.05 x 1.18 x 0.47 inches
Package Size(L x W x H): 11.00 x 7.00 x 2.60 cm / 4.33 x 2.76 x 1.02 inches
Packing List: 1 x Hard Drive Adapter, 1 x 30cm USB 3.0 Cable, 1 x Chinese Manual

Computing Hard Drive Adapter ORICO ORICO 20UTS

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  • Todes Angst on 15/08/2018 - 09:50
    +15

    Just stating the obvious that this will not adapt old 3.5" SATA HDDs as it can't supply enough power.

    • IJustKnowStuff on 15/08/2018 - 11:57

      USB slitter that adds extra power may work?

      • m9 on 15/08/2018 - 12:05

        3.5" hard drives run on 12V, not 5V as supplied by your USB port.

        • m9 on 15/08/2018 - 13:32
          +1

          @potplanty: What? Voltage does not double up like that. Those Y-cables allow for increased current by drawing from 2 USB ports. It does not make it 10V (which is still insufficient for a 3.5" hard drive).

        • Tacooo on 15/08/2018 - 13:34
          -8

          @m9: Voltage does indeed double up like that when you're talking a series circuit, not a parallel.

        • m9 on 15/08/2018 - 13:37
          +2

          @potplanty: Y-cables are not in series. They are in parallel to allow for increased current draw (500mA per port X 2 ports = 1A max) at the same voltage (5V).

        • Tacooo on 15/08/2018 - 13:39
          -8

          @m9: You're right about that no doubt. I imagine if Spectator was asking about a splitter though then they have some knowledge of electrical circuits and was going to make their own or buy one designed to run in series.

        • m9 on 15/08/2018 - 13:43

          @potplanty: It still will not work because 10V is too low. Not to mention when you wire it in series the current remains the same at 500mA, and is not enough to run a 3.5" hard drive which requires at least 10W.

        • Tacooo on 15/08/2018 - 14:02
          -6

          @m9: Mmm good point about the wattage. They could wire 4-5 USB ports in a combo of series and parallel if they were feeling adventurous.

      • IJustKnowStuff on 15/08/2018 - 13:48

        People, chill. I meant a Y-cable that lets you add extra power to a USB device if it can't source enough from 1 port.

  • Kuzdog on 15/08/2018 - 10:15
    -1

    I recently got a optiplex 9020 on one of the deals here. I was told you can add another SSD by using a SATA power splitter cable.
    This seems like a much easier option. Will it work and are they are major drawbacks?

    • kingmoron on 15/08/2018 - 10:47
      +5

      speed. you would only use this on a temporary basis. it only takes a few more mins to open the case, get another sata cable and power splitter etc

    • RichardL on 15/08/2018 - 10:55
      +3

      I've also recently picked up a Dell Optiplex 9020 and installed an additional SSD in it using a SATA Power Splitter. It takes a few minutes to open the case and install the additional drive.

      SATA Power Splitter are <$5 on eBay from local sellers.

    • Kuzdog on 15/08/2018 - 11:16

      Thanks for the advice!

  • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2018 - 10:47

    Damn shipping insurance got me o.O
    Clearly stated in OP

  • MitchyD1989 on 15/08/2018 - 11:24

    Been after one of these for a while, grabbed one for home and one for work.

  • FATKMZ on 15/08/2018 - 11:58

    Thanks OP, ordered 2! Had to do 2 orders to get the cheaper price ;)

  • Jamesx on 15/08/2018 - 12:10
    +2

    might as well get a case for similar price. My SSD in a case never worked though.

    • dcep on 15/08/2018 - 12:16

      why your ssd doesn't work in case ?

      • idonotknowwhy on 15/08/2018 - 12:45

        probably a shit case. I have several old SSD's in cases like this.

  • dcep on 15/08/2018 - 12:17
    +5

    this is similar price as tool-less 2.5" case

    ain't a case better value ?

    just slide open the case and they're the same thing

    • BoomTetrisForJeff on 15/08/2018 - 13:08

      this is more convenient if you are using multiple drives and also you can use optical drives.

  • azuser on 15/08/2018 - 12:45

    Thanks OP, got me one. Now to look for my extra 2.5" hdd lying around the house. :)

  • The Magic Pudding on 15/08/2018 - 13:49

    I've had three Orico portable hard drive cases that don't work in USB3 ports.
    Seagate and Toshiba portable drives do work in the same ports.
    This would be useful but I don't trust the brand, though the deals always get lots of votes.

    • Borg on 15/08/2018 - 14:47
      +1

      I have a few of the Orica 2.5 USB drive enclosures and they all work in various PC's for me (with varous drives SSD and SATA). Is this what you are using?

    • Neilzy on 15/08/2018 - 16:11

      I've got the same issue as you do with the Orico's, Two work; one flawlessly, the other is picky and one wont read at all. So to me it seems like a Hit-and-miss with the Orico's.

  • EightImmortals on 15/08/2018 - 14:03

    Will go well with those $30 WD SSD's from this morning?

    • djevoultion on 15/08/2018 - 20:04

      Yeah this will work

      • netsurfer on 15/08/2018 - 20:33

        Will it work "well"? Depends on the chipset. Some chipsets do not support TRIM over USB. Those won't be suitable for SSDs. Unless your SSD will be connected to eSATA or native SATA port from time to time (and have TRIM performed). It's an issue with USB-A/B 3.0 based enclosures. Too many chipsets. A lot of old ones were made / designed prior to SSDs become ubiquitous.

        For example, all the Orica ones I bought in 2017 do not support TRIM over USB. The one I bought a few months ago (2018) does. Have another on the way - it will be a lottery. I also have old Segate ones bought in 2016 or prior, they don't support TRIM over USB.

        Unless we know the actual chipset used, the correct answer is: maybe.

        • EightImmortals on 15/08/2018 - 21:17

          Do you mean the chipset in the Orica converter or on the motherboard of the PC?

        • netsurfer on 16/08/2018 - 11:35

          @EightImmortals: The chipset inside the converter or the enclosure (if you get the enclosure version).

          For example:
          MS1066X, NS1068X - Not Supported
          JMS578, ASM1153E - Supported

          We've seen all 3 chipsets being used by ORICO. We've also seen a lot of dirt cheap Orico ones being sold with MS1066X or NS1068X. There might be other chipsets used by Orico.

        • EightImmortals on 16/08/2018 - 11:44

          @netsurfer: OK cheers, fingers crossed then. :)

  • UFO on 15/08/2018 - 19:50
    +1

    You'll need a 12v power supply plugged in to the adaptor directly (not via the USB as suggested above) for these to work with traditional drives.

    There are kits available online that sell these combined so you know they work properly (I know, I bought one and works a treat).

    My advice is to not buy this kit and then the adaptor separately.

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