Windows on a External SSD for MacBook

[itsmm]

Hi there,

I have a MacBook Pro and want to install windows on an external HDD that I have put into an enclosure. I then plan to run design and drawing software made by AutoDesk. Can anyone tell me if a normal USB connection will suffice for the type of work I am planning to do or will the transfer rates be too slow?



If not, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative? e.g. SSD with USB connection or would that also be too slow? Thunderbolt Enclosure (if one exists) or totally different kind of drive and connection?

Thanks

Matt

 

[bm7at]

Hi, I think running windows from a HDD will be painfully slow and would avoid if possible. A regular external USB3 SSD should be fine and ample for what you need. I use a Samsung T5 1TB SSD for my Windows 10 bootcamp drive and also run all of my games from there - it basically runs the same as if installed on the internal hard drive.


Hope that helps,

Cheers