RPi3 with SSD - Neat solution?

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hi guys

does anyone know of a kit which comes with an attractive case with the RPI 3B that allows me to add an SSD? I want to do a demo openhab system and given the SD card issues Id rather avoid that and use a very small SSD 2.5" drive.

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks
Kris

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Hi @dastrix80,

maybe you can take a look at

Here seem to be some examples for what you are looking for. There are companies on the internet that can print the model for you.

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There are some options off AliExpress

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Google “raspberry pi ssd case” and a bunch of options come up.

You might consider a Banana Pi or Orange Pi, as they have real built-in SATA ports instead of hanging the disc off the USB channel. They’ll be a lot quicker.

I have a Pi with the (now discontinued) PiDrive and it’s rather awkward case, and while it works flawlessly, the performance leaves a lot to be desired.

Were I to be starting over, I’d be considering one of these other Pi alternatives. I may yet move to them.

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Thanks guys, plenty of ideas now :slight_smile:

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Nvme M2 drive support, way more cpu and ram ability and true sata. Toying with this for a combined NAS and openhab setup.

https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Intel-ODROID-H2-Benchmarks

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That looks alot better!