Replacement SSD drive

[Alber55]

I have a Pavilion desktop 570 and would like to replace the HDD with a SSD. What’s my options? What other specifications do I need to list?

[TheOldMan]

Without the rest of the model number, it is hard to be specific but on a general suggestion, most any 2.5" SSD with SATA connections can replace the hard drive, especially in a desktop.  About all you need extra is an adapter to mount the 2.5" drive in the 3.5" drive bay.

[Alber55]

Hi The Old Man, thanks for the quick response 😊

 I have a ‘p013na’ after the Pavilion 570, does that help? I also have Product No.

[Prométhée]

hi

HP Pavilion 570-p013na Desktop PC Product Specifications

check if it is correct, @Alber55  and wait for the return of @TheOldMan 

it looks like you have a m2 ssd slot

[TheOldMan · Accepted solution]

Yes, that is what was needed.  Now as @Prométhée  indicated, that PC does have a M.2 slot, which means you can replace the existing hard drive with a SSD2.5" SATA SSD, or you can add a M.2 SSD (which is a card style SSD).  If you choose to add the M.2 slot drive, it will be much faster than the 2.5" SSD and you will still have the hard drive for extra storage.  So either way, both are faster than the existing drive.

Either choice you will need to either reinstall Windows or clone the existing drive to the new one.  The existing drive is 1TB.

2.5" SATA 1TB drive will be as low as $85.00

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078211KBB/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=17b26abedf233ccd...

Or the M.2  drive slot will be slightly more.

If you are not sure as to which is best/better, visit Crucial.com

https://www.crucial.com/

And select "Start your scan"  Any upgrades suggested by their site is  Find a 100% compatible storage upgrade

[Alber55]

Hi Promethe and TheOldMan,

Thanks for the responses. I’ll get a look at the options this week and see what’s available here in UK 😀.  Thanks again 👏