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PC World Latest NewsFeb 16, 2025
7 ways to repurpose an SSD that's collecting dust

For instance, it may seem like PCIe 4.0 just arrived to supercharge NVMe SSD speeds, but that was in 2018! We've already moved on to PCIe 5.0, with PCIe 6.0 devices still on their way and PCIe 7.0 slated for 2025.

So, it's not uncommon to upgrade PC parts—and when you do, you have to figure out what to do with those components you've retired.

If you have an older SSD or HDD taking up space in storage and you don't know what to do with it, here are a few ways you can get more mileage out of it without throwing it away.

Further reading: The best SSDs to supercharge your PC

1. Make it portable

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