Yes, you can save your games on a micro SD card.
Yes, you can save your games on a micro SD card.
It's fine to keep your games on a Samsung micro SD card. Since you're using an ASUS laptop with limited storage, the micro SD slot should work for your needs as long as you have enough space. Just make sure the card fits and has enough capacity for your files and games.
It functions smoothly as long as you insert the card before powering on and attempt to start a game without it. As others have mentioned, performance remains sluggish. A more reliable option is to use a high-speed USB-C external SSD and connect it instead. This will provide significantly improved internal drive speeds compared to an SD card. Ensure you select a device with fast read/write capabilities and strong data transfer rates. It took some time to locate a suitable model, but I’m using the one below: https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/mem...pe2t0s-am/. It delivers acceptable speeds. While not matching the rapid loading you’d expect from a game, it’s much better than an SD card would be. I included a diskmark test result, though it was run with multiple applications open—such as Chrome with around 40 tabs, Dropbox active, and others—so you might see higher speeds with a proper benchmark.
It’s still a detachable unit resting on a port that wasn’t cleaned, and this method could help. Just make sure you have a way to remove it, attaching a velcro strip to both the HDD and the laptop was the solution I saw online—specifically from Adam Ragusea.
A specific model would be ideal since I own a Vivobook myself and it features a standard M.2 2280 port that works with any M.2 drive. The new Pro 15 also offers expansion possibilities. Perhaps you're confusing it with the older Intel laptops, especially those with Iris Xe or Iris Pro graphics, which need integrated RAM due to bandwidth limitations with SODIMM slots.
M3500QC, the issue was the RAM that got soldered, not the SSD. After watching the video, the seller mentioned both components were soldered. I was a bit doubtful about buying this laptop since it only had a 500GB SSD. Now I’m considering getting a new M.SS instead. Thanks!
I think MacBooks are partly to blame. The SSD often turns into a fixed "soldered media" since Apple integrates it directly into the mainboard, leaving no room for upgrades. They also push thinness and charge high fees for service and data recovery. It’s usually smarter to double-check everything about a laptop by doing a disassembly or reviewing its design details.