Upgrade memory for OMEN 25L Desktop - GT12-0240m CTO

[jnewhouse]

Hello,  I am looking to upgrade the storage capacity on my son's computer.  He needs more space for games. I can't tell from the manual if there is an additional port available and what I would need to purchase to do this upgrade.  Thanks in advance for any advice! I am not good at this stuff! 

[NonSequitur777]

@jnewhouse,

Not knowing the storage specifics of your computer of course, my first thought is to install a 1 or 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD on your "M.2 socket 3, key M (for SSD card PCIe x4 Gen 3)" -see your PC specs (same for a DoradoOC motherboard): HP Desktop PCs - Dorado motherboard specifications | HP® Customer Support, such as an 1 or 2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD as sold here: Amazon.com: SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB, M.2 NVMe Interface Internal Solid State Hard Drive with V-..., that is, if your M.2 socket 3 is still unused.

Also make sure that you configure the new M.2 NVMe SSD as your primary (boot) drive.

Here's a tutorial example what/how to do it -or, disclaimer: you could take your PC to a local computer repair store and have them take care of it saving you any potential headaches: How to install an M.2 SSD - Step by Step Guide and Windows 10 Install - YouTube.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777