Is there place for a secondary hard drive

[HarryHaha]

Hi, 

I'm thinking of buying a HP ProDesk 490 G3 MT with a SSD hard drive. 

I need to have more storage on the computer so I want to insert an extra hard drive. 

- Is there place in the cabinet for an extra hard drive? 

- Which hard drive would you recommend me to buy? 

//Harry 

[iomare · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Yes, it is possible to insert a second hard drive (as long as it isn't the mini desktop version). 

Recommendations, I guess it depends how much space you need. Personally I like the drives from Seagate which have always worked well for me. So for general computer use I would recommend Seagate Barracuda which you can get in all sizes at a good price.

You can also get the primary ssd drive as an M2 drive which will be a lot faster and will give extra room for even more storage.

Hope it helps,

David

[HarryHaha]

It is a mini tower version. 

https://www.dustinhome.se/product/5010901322/prodesk-490-g3-mt

[iomare]

Yes, that version supports the extra hard drive.

All the best,

David

[HarryHaha]

Great, thank you. 

I'm also not sure what type of hard drive that fits. 

SATA 2.5" or SATA 3.5" ...

[beatgr]

As part of your research, you can always review the Support information, before purchase.

HP ProDesk 490 G3 Minitower

http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-prodesk-490-g3-microtower-pc/7633358

ProDesk 490 G3 MT : Hardware Guide

Turn to page 19 for all your storage options (ODD, HDD, SSD)

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04830830

IF you need to install a 2.5" HDD or SSD at the 3.5" storage location, within the ProDesk 490 G3 MT,  THEN acquire HP part number: 654540-001

This adapter, mfg. in China for HP Enterprises, is available via Amazon and numerous Shenzhen, China vendors.  It is a useful part for storage flexibility.