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Kookoo

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#306470 25-Jul-2023 22:11

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Help! I've run out of storage on my 128GB Lenovo Tiny.

What is my best option for USB 3.1 external storage that would allow me to install and quickly load Tropico, Civ 6 and the likes? Would M.2 NVMe or even an old-fashioned 2.5'' SSD make a difference or would they bottleneck on the USB anyway?

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#3108181 26-Jul-2023 10:32

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From a quick google it looks as though you can fit a 2.5" SATA drive in there as well as the M.2. But you would need to double check the specific model number to make sure.

Adding a 2.5" SATA SSD is a better option than an external USB drive.

You could also look at replacing the existing M.2 drive with a higher capacity one.

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#3108748 27-Jul-2023 12:52

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Looking into it you just have to buy a SATA SSD

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/search/filter/components/ssdrives/ssd-sata?sf=SATA+SSD

The case has a tool-less SSD enclosure, buy the drive install the drive and you are done.

https://www.servethehome.com/lenovo-thinkcentre-m75q-gen2-tiny-review-amd-changes-the-game/

https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/thinkcentre_pdf/m75q_gen2_ug_en.pdf

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