Hardware Asus Rog Ally SSD question!

[FairyTail9]

Which SSD would you recommend?
It must be an SSD with a cable so that I can connect it to the Asus Rog Ally.
Since I don't know how to install a new SSD on my Rog Ally.

 

[zxr750j]

7 screws and 1 ribbon cable, you can do it!

 

[FairyTail9]

7 screws and 1 ribbon cable, you can do it!

I just don't dare, I'm afraid I'll make a mistake and ruin it, I can't afford to buy a new one.

 

[Hayato213]

Depends on your model but you will definitely need a nvme drive are swapping drive internally.

 

[FairyTail9]

Depends on your model but you will definitely need a nvme drive are swapping drive internally.

Model nr are RC71L-NH019W and I don't know which model I have.

 

[Hayato213]

Model nr are RC71L-NH019W and I don't know which model I have.

Look like 2023 one so it is the white one. White one use 2230 by default, if you want to use any other 22xx drive you need an adapter.

 

[FairyTail9]

Look like 2023 one so it is the white one. White one use 2230 by default, if you want to use any other 22xx drive you need an adapter.

I don't want to use any other drive, I'm only going to install Steam and games I have on my Steam account.

 

[Hayato213]

I don't want to use any other drive, I'm only going to install Steam and games I have on my Steam account.

Depend on what you want if you want internal then you need to upgrade the drive if you want bigger drive, if you want external drive then just get a enclosure that has like a usb c to usb c port.

 

[FairyTail9]

Depend on what you want if you want internal then you need to upgrade the drive if you want bigger drive, if you want external drive then just get a enclosure that has like a usb c to usb c port.

I want external drive and I don't know which one I shall buy.

 

[Hayato213]

I want external drive and I don't know which one I shall buy.

Just buy any

 

[FairyTail9]

Just buy any

I'm going to do that, thank you for your help.

 

[Hayato213]

You are better off getting a internal drive though since you don't have a hard drive dangling around, beside if you have a steam library should get a steam deck instead.

 

[FairyTail9]

You are better off getting a internal drive though since you don't have a hard drive dangling around, beside if you have a steam library should get a steam deck instead.

I can't afford to buy the Steam deck it's very expensive. I could afford to buy the Asus Rog Ally since I bought it used for 2300 NOK.

 

[zxr750j]

I'm really no Rog (it looks nice imho) expert but is a large microsd-card an option to extend storage? I guess it's too slow for gaming?

 

[Hayato213]

I'm really no Rog (it looks nice imho) expert but is a large microsd-card an option to extend storage? I guess it's too slow for gaming?

The micro SD slot is a problem on the Rog Ally.

 

[Ace_Axel]

Hey if it helps, I've had no problems with an NVMe SSD from Silicon Power.
2230 so the size is the same as what's in the Ally. Gen 4 PCIe. R/W speed is 5000/3,200 MB/sec.

Currently on Newegg I see prices at $157 for 2TB and $98 for 1TB.

 

[janobi]

Why would you need a bigger HDD/SSD? I've the Rog ally X, and I've a few games installed, but tbh, I can only play 1 game at a time, so anything I play I just complete then move on, alternatively you can use xcloud etc if you have game pass. I've about 3 games installed on mine, just for travelling etc, or to grab the double stack XSX/PC.

Personally I wouldn't replace the SSD, i'd probably pay a pro to do it, but i'd be nervous to mess it up, even though it's only 7 screws and a ribbon cable. IIRC, the ribbon cable is quite small and can be damaged quite easily, but im sure there are people that would happily do it for you.