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LeicaIIIf · ‎09-23-2016

Most motherboards have 4 SATA connectors but I can only find 3 on the Pegatron Odense motherboard. HP only provides a picture of the MB with no components labeled and Pegatron apparently provides zero information on their web site. Have I missed the 4th SATA connector somewhere?

wb2001 · ‎09-24-2016

Because the unit is a Slimline case, there was no fundamental need for more than 3 Sata headers. The case only supports 1 DVD drive, and 2 hard drives. It does support 4 USB 3.0 devices, and from tests that I have performed, I have found that Sata3 and USB 3 are within equal specs.

Of little solace is the 2 missing Sata ports on the motherboard etching.

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banhien · ‎09-23-2016

Hi,

Please bear in mind: HP may sub-contract with other manufacturer(s) to supply parts using HP's specs therefore HP Odense motherboard is NOT the same like other Pegatron own boards and Pegatron won't own it.

Hope this makes sense.

BH
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wb2001 · ‎09-24-2016

Because the unit is a Slimline case, there was no fundamental need for more than 3 Sata headers. The case only supports 1 DVD drive, and 2 hard drives. It does support 4 USB 3.0 devices, and from tests that I have performed, I have found that Sata3 and USB 3 are within equal specs.

Of little solace is the 2 missing Sata ports on the motherboard etching.

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HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.

LeicaIIIf · ‎09-24-2016

Thanks wb2001. I bought this HP Envy 750-217c because it was marked down $200, and my ageing PC's (newest one from 2011) seem to have some incompatibilities with Windows 10. I hoped the new hardware would eliminate that. I didn't realize it was a slimline case so I measured it - it is only 1/4" slimmer than my HP Pavillion p7-1037c from 2011. After I opened the case I also noticed the power supply only has one extra SATA power connector, which adds to your explanation that it was designed for only 3 SATA devices. The more I learn about this new PC the less I like about it. I don't like the vertical DVD drive or the location of the external USB, audio, or card reader inputs. It seems HP really cut costs in making this PC, and they provide very little documentation to the consumer. Thanks again.

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