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‎09-04-2020 06:47 PM

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Product: HP Slimline a260-020
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

What type (sata1, Sata 2, Sata 3) HDD do I have in my PC. Please explain the differences. Wondering if I can add a solid state drive?  TNX!!

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‎09-04-2020 07:18 PM - edited ‎09-04-2020 07:21 PM

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Hi:

 

Below is the link to the parts list for your PC.

 

https://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=V8P15AA

 

HP supplied it with a SATA 3 hard drive, so the hard drive controller would be SATA 3.

 

SATA 1 = 1.5 GB/S data transfer speed.

 

SATA 2 = 3.0 GB/S data transfer speed.

 

SATA 3 = 6.0 GB/S data transfer speed.

 

You cannot add a SSD to the PC in addition to the hard drive, but you can replace the 3.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD, however, you will need to buy a 3.5" to 2.5' drive adapter so the SSD can fit in the 3.5" drive bay.

 

Below is the link to the service manual.

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05149586

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‎09-04-2020 07:18 PM - edited ‎09-04-2020 07:21 PM

HP Recommended

Hi:

 

Below is the link to the parts list for your PC.

 

https://partsurfer.hp.com/Search.aspx?searchText=V8P15AA

 

HP supplied it with a SATA 3 hard drive, so the hard drive controller would be SATA 3.

 

SATA 1 = 1.5 GB/S data transfer speed.

 

SATA 2 = 3.0 GB/S data transfer speed.

 

SATA 3 = 6.0 GB/S data transfer speed.

 

You cannot add a SSD to the PC in addition to the hard drive, but you can replace the 3.5" mechanical hard drive with a 2.5" SSD, however, you will need to buy a 3.5" to 2.5' drive adapter so the SSD can fit in the 3.5" drive bay.

 

Below is the link to the service manual.

 

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05149586

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‎09-04-2020 08:10 PM

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Thank you so much Paul. You answered my question and more. I really appreciate it. God Bless and stay well.

Bill260020

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‎09-04-2020 08:20 PM

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You're very welcome.

 

God Bless you too, and stay safe!

 

Paul 

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