Two Hard drive for an envy m7

[Smoothy37]

What is the best hard drive to install for an envy m7 in order to have 2 drives.  Or should I transfer data to new drive?

[zoey7886]

@Smoothy37, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Choosing and Installing Hard Drives for HP ENVY m7 Notebook PC! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

When considering upgrading or adding hard drives to your HP ENVY m7 Notebook PC, there are a few options based on your needs for capacity, speed, and reliability. The HP ENVY m7 supports various configurations for hard drives. Here’s how you can approach this:

Options for Dual Hard Drives

Hybrid Hard Drive Configuration:

• 1TB, 5400 RPM + 8GB NAND Hybrid HDD: This combination offers decent storage capacity and improved performance due to the NAND flash memory which acts as a cache to speed up frequently accessed data.

Solid-State Drive (SSD) and Hard Drive Combination:

• 256 GB M.2 SATA SSD + 1TB, 5400 RPM HDD: This option allows you to have the speed benefits of an SSD for your operating system and applications, while the HDD provides ample space for additional files and media.

Considerations for Installation

• Drive Speed: If you want faster boot times and application loading, including an SSD in your configuration will be beneficial.
• Data Transfer: Moving data from an old drive to a new one can be effectively done using cloning software to ensure all files and settings are transferred seamlessly.  

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