Is an external SSD worth the extra dosh over a traditional

If you have to ask, no.

>>58866730
Only benefits if you have an USB3 enclosure.
And even then it may not be totally worth it.

>>58866730
I run my OS on my iMac off an external SSD, since opening up the computer was too much of a hassle. Performance is miles better than the internal HDD, and I don't have to listen to clicking every 5 seconds.

I'd definitely say its worth it, at least in my scenario. Just make sure your using thunderbolt or usb 3.1 with a decent enclosure otherwise you'll gimp the performance.

If you want to use it for plain storage and backups, it's not really worth it. On the other hand, if you have a laptop and you want to install Linux to the external and occasionally boot directly from that, then it's good. Provided you're using USB 3.0 or better.

No
Consider replacing your optical drive bay with a SSD instead

>>58866730
i use one to run my home server. i use all the drive bays inside for server and put the os on the usb ssd. if something happens, i unplug and re-image. i just find it really convenient, since i don't need to open the pc case at all. i can rebuild and have shit running again in less than half an hour.

>>58868574
usb3 isn't necessary, however it does help a lot.

>>58868820
I know, but it reeally improves the boot/access time.

>>58868915
sucks to be you, not being able to install a way faster internal ssd

Speaking of SSDs, which internal one should I get? A WD Blue or a SanDisk x400?

>>58866730
They're decently priced at this point, I have two SSDs in my laptop after replacing the optical drive. I also use two older ones in external enclosures.

It's nice to have the high transfer speeds and they are considerably lighter than slim HDDs. I also expect them to last a lot longer while traveling than my previous slim HDDs.

I am able to run programs and use heavy datasets stored on them so the convenience is there.

I would go for a USB-C compatible enclosure if I were buying now. They're about the same price.

>>58868937
who said anything about not being able to install an internal ssd? reading comprehension much?

>>58868958
neither. go with samsung or intel.

>>58868607
holy shit i had no idea that this was possible and that is fucking amazing
what the fuck

>>58866822
Honestly this

Usb flash drives are SSDs

>>58866730
Depends on why do you need an external drive.
But generally no, unless you carry it around a lot.
Then again you just use usb sticks to carry data around, unless it is a virtual machine image or some shit like that.

I don't think so. It's purely storage, not working media.

>>58869414
USB drives use Flash memory, yes

>>58866730
it definitely won't grant you too much speed. durability might be a plus

it's external drive, it's not meant to be fast

>>58869322
Just don't stuck your SSD there, it is at best SATA 2