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‎11-08-2017 12:16 AM

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Product: HP 500- 406a
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Is it possible to upgrade the USB 3.0 to USB 3.1 for this PC?

 

Is it possible to upgrade the Bluetooth Version 3.0 for this PC?

 

Is it worth adding a SSD to this PC. Given that Windows 10 loads fast anyhow and it has a good i7 processor with plenty RAM I feel that a SSD won't make too much difference. Any comments welcome.

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‎11-08-2017 12:38 AM

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@nopejo

 

1. USB 3.1: Your machine only has 3 PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.0), its specs

 

   https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c04445153

 

The following card (or similar) may work but you won't get much.

 

   https://www.startech.com/au/Cards-Adapters/USB-3.0/Cards/2-port-pcie-usb-3-1-card~PEXUSB312C

 

2. Bluetooth: Your machine already has BT version 4.0

 

3. SSD: It is always better than normal HDD but how much faster do you need with your current configuration. Please check your requirements before making decision.

 

Regards.

 

 

 

 

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‎11-08-2017 12:38 AM

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@nopejo

 

1. USB 3.1: Your machine only has 3 PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.0), its specs

 

   https://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c04445153

 

The following card (or similar) may work but you won't get much.

 

   https://www.startech.com/au/Cards-Adapters/USB-3.0/Cards/2-port-pcie-usb-3-1-card~PEXUSB312C

 

2. Bluetooth: Your machine already has BT version 4.0

 

3. SSD: It is always better than normal HDD but how much faster do you need with your current configuration. Please check your requirements before making decision.

 

Regards.

 

 

 

 

BH
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‎11-09-2017 12:36 AM

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I meant is it possible to upgrade the Bluetooth Version 4.0 to version 4.1?

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