[Storage] Need Advice on SSD vs HDD (External)

[minas_vala]

Hey guys,

I've found ways to boot Windows from external HDD. I was thinking of getting the samsung EVO 840 with SATA to USB 3.0 cable to boot the windows so that I can use on my mac whenever I need to use it for work. However I am not too sure if there is much difference between SSD and HDD when used externally over USB 3.0. May I ask for advice if I should get the SSD or just get HDD instead? (depending on the speed differences)

 

[jtjt00]

USB 3.0 speed will limit your ssd speed to around 100mb/s. Today sata3 ssd can reach over 500mb/s in read speed.

 

[ryuxdragonx]

For SSDs go for internal. Don't bottleneck.

 

[shadow84]

Do enlighten us on how to boot windows from external hdd/ssd?

 

[jtjt00]

I think TS is connecting USB drive to Mac machine to dual boot by selecting boot drive at BIOS setting.

 

[Felfirez]

Do enlighten us on how to boot windows from external hdd/ssd?

You can create a bootable usb/dvd for Windows. It's either using WinPE or bartpe.

 

[minas_vala]

You can create a bootable usb/dvd for Windows. It's either using WinPE or bartpe.

Hmmm I will be using winusb instead as I want a fully operational windows to boot form the USB.