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    Question about purchasing an Intel SSD on Amazon

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by robs10, Mar 30, 2013.

  1. robs10

    robs10 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm about to take the plunge on an Intel 120GB SSD and found a great price on Amazon. it's listed as "Reseller Kit", and mentions the 2.5" to 3.5" mounting bracket is included, but no mention of cables. Amazon Customer Service didn't know. The box in one of the photos does say it includes the desktop installation kit. The item is the same number as the one in my Newegg cart, but $17.00 cheaper and of course, free Prime Two Day Air. Has anyone bought this from Amazon? Do most SSD kits except OEM come with everything needed, or do I need to buy a SATA cable separately?
    Here is the direct link again.

    P.S. The SSD is "shipped from and sold by" Amazon. I take it no more chance of counterfeit than from sellers like Newegg?
     
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    I bought an intel SSD with the 2.5" to 3.5" bracket off amazon and it had the cables with it.
     
    Abidderman, Mar 30, 2013
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    If it comes in a blue box, it will have the bracket, and cables, I'm pretty sure that is the reseller kit, if it was the bare drive, it would probably be listed as OEM.
     
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    Thanks Guys,
    Sounds like what I need then...just double checking.
     
    robs10, Mar 30, 2013
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