How can I know if a SSD is compatible with my laptop?
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 320
My laptop has a TOSHIBA MK2555GSX SATA 250GB 5400 HD on it. I'm thinking of putting a SSD in its place but I'm not sure which one to buy, if I google the name of my laptop and SSD I get expensive options and I'm not sure the regular cheaper options found on slickdeals are compatible or not
Can I just put any SATA SSD on it?
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 17,153
Pretty likely the interface in your laptop is only Sata2.0 (3gbps). Most new SSD are Sata3 (6gbps) but are backwards compatible, so no worries there.
Most SSDs are 2.5" (which you need), but there are some that are 3.5" (normal desktop drive size) and some which are mini-pcie connectors. Make sure you get 2.5"
You should check in the BIOS and see if your sata can be set to AHCI mode, which generally improves performance of SSD and should really be done before you reinstall windows to avoid the headache.
summary: Most 2.5" SSD should be perfectly compatible with your system. Get at least at 120GB IMO. Do it! Do it now!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 320
You are right, its SATA 2
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1
My laptop is HP 450, it's port is SATA. Which SSD will be best for this
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 506
Short answer: Buy a Samsung 850 EVO in the largest size that you are comfortable with the price. I suggest a minimum size of 250GB
