ROCK64 by Kody Bradley

Name: 🔍 Geekworm Raspberry Pi 3 B+ mSATA SSD Storage Expansion Board - X850 V3.1 USB3.0 Mobile Hard Disk Module for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+/ 3 Model B/ ROCK64
Item: 🔍 Geekworm Raspberry Pi 3 B+ mSATA SSD Storage Expansion Board - X850 V3.1 USB3.0 Mobile Hard Disk Module for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+/ 3 Model B/ ROCK64
Rating: 4

November 11, 2022

Do you want an SSD on your PI? Try it.

You'll be amazed how easy it is. It comes with everything you need except an mSATA SSD (obviously). I was looking for something as a home web server base, mainly to run a personal media wiki, a LAMP stack and maybe some light scripting. I wanted it to be portable, functional, durable and quiet. So far this has been a great option. Currently running Raspbian with a 60GB mSATA SSD and the Raspbian install has been done. Easy. Very stupid easy. For example, install an SSD, screw it in, mount it on the Pi, and before plugging in the USB-to-USB bridge, use the included USB 3.0 cable, connect it to your desktop (in this case Windows PC) and install the Raspbian image using Rufus. That's all. Ready to use in just 5 minutes and fast. And quiet. I should mention that I also have a Geekworm X735 power supply, which is very good thanks to the built-in fan and power button, and the case is coming soon. In general? I'm happy with that.

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