This is the easiest, plug-and-play method—ideal for backups or portable storage.
| Drive Type | Best For | Speed | Ease | |------------|----------|-------|------| | Internal SATA | Permanent storage, OS, games | Very fast (500+ MB/s) | Moderate | | External USB | Portability, backups | Fast (up to 1GB/s for USB 3.2) | Very easy |
The traditional rectangular connector. Look for a blue inner plastic tab indicating a high-speed USB 3.0 port .
Look inside the case for the drive cage or bay.
There are two cables you need to connect to the back of the drive. They are shaped so they can only fit in one way.
A smaller, oval, reversible connector found on modern PCs and premium external drives.