Newbie to SSD; I went to install this in a desktop I am building, but the power connector from the desktop power supply for SATA drives is smaller (data connector is fine). I thought SATA was SATA? Is there an adapter I am unaware of or a different format for desktops vs. say a laptop? Thanks

Desktop power supply connectors for SATA drives are the same size. The only time you would need an adaptor is if you are trying to use a traditional four pin power supply connector.

What is your experience with this drive? Would you use it as a primary drive? Thanks in advance.

My brother is a Dell authorized computer technician and this is the drive he told me to order for my computer. So yes I would recommend because he uses these in all of his computer revisits.

Will this run exclusively on 5v only or does it require 12v? I am trying to find a good SSD to put in an external USB3 enclosure.

I have used this with a SATA to USB adapter cable to plug into an external USB port. Eventually it was placed in my laptop. Everything ran on 5v.

Will his fit a mid 2012 MacBook Pro machine?

i have never owned any apple product; nor, will i ever! First you need to determine what type of HDD your Mac has now! If your mac comes with a 2.5" HDD; then either, a 2.5"or M.2 (with an adapter) SSD should work in your Mac!

Does this SSD have a DRAM cache?

There's nothing in the specs from Kingston that menttion DRAM cache.

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480GB A400 SSD C2C

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Brand	Kingston
Series	A400
Model	SA400S37/480G
Part Number	SA400S37/480G
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used For	Consumer

Details
Form Factor	2.5"
Capacity	480GB
Memory Components	3D NAND
Interface	SATA III
Cache	0MB

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 500 MBps
Max Sequential Write	Up to 450 MBps
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Features
Features	Total Bytes Written (TBW): 160TB 10x faster than a hard drive - With incredible read/write speeds, the A400 SSD will not only increase performance but can also be used to breathe new life into older systems. Rugged - A400 is shock and vibration resistant for rugged reliability when used in notebooks and other mobile computing devices. Multiple capacities - A400 is available in capacities of up to 1.92TB to suit anyone's needs. Ideal for desktops and notebooks - A400 comes in 2.5" 7mm and M.2 form factors to fit in a wide array of systems. It is ideal for thin and light notebooks with limited space.

Environmental
Power Consumption (Idle)	0.195W
Power Consumption (Active)	0.279W Avg 0.642W (MAX) Read 1.535W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C ~ +85°C
Max Vibration Resistance	Operating: 2.17G Peak (7 - 800Hz) Non-operating: 20G Peak (10 - 2000Hz)

Dimensions & Weight
Height	7.00mm
Width	69.90mm
Depth	100.00mm
Weight	41.00g

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