Hi,

Just wanna know - is the onboard SSD slot on this Gigabyte motherboard meant for the normal SSD in the market?

Thanks.

most ssd uses sata connection just like 3.5" hdd so u can use with no hesitation. but there are also ssds that come in micro sata interface but u just need to have the adapter to use it which u can find it from garage sales

It's meant for 1.8" SSDs .

Thanks for your reply
But if you look at the picture of the motherboard I attached, it has a special slot for SSD on the board. That is why I want to know if the slot is meant for the ordinary SSD or there is a special SSD size. It's maybe like a microSD card with adapter so it can be slotted in a normal SD port


So, is the slot for this SSD like this seller http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2076551&hl= is selling? Will it fit nicely on the board?

msata SSD is msata SSD.

Thank you so very VERY much

Now my question has been answered

So, the motherboard has this kind of SSD slot onboard, yes? I bet the price would be a bomb!

I believe those Iconia Tabs use msata SSD, right?

Yes, I think msata could be more expensive than SATA SSD.

http://www.ocztechnology.com/ocz-nocti-msata-ssd.html

SATA SSD is getting cheaper and cheaper nowadays.

I thought it comes with the SSD? I remember I did read the advert in some pc magazine, it comes bundle with it. Quite pricey too

My board is Z68P-DS3...and it only comes with mSATA connector onboard

I bet the one that comes with ready mSATA SSD will be waaaaaaay more expensive

that is like 1/4 size of a 2.5" ssd...

My mistake on that part. The slot your board has is known as a mini-SATA slot and not a micro-SATA slot. You won't fit a 1.8" SSD there. A mini-SATA SSD can also be known as a solid state drive without a cover and with a much smaller than usual dimension.

Mini-SATA SSDs are rare anyway, but they are still cheaper than the normal 1.8" / 2.5" solid state drives depending on the brand. You're probably better off buying a normal sized solid state drive as it will be easier to obtain them.

agreed

i cudnt agree more on that