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SugarCookie · ‎11-13-2019

Hi: I would like to add a 3 T secondary hard drive into my

HP Obelisk Gaming Desktop Computer 875-1023

It presently has a single T but I am running out of space.

Can I buy any 3.5 inch drive to add to this? Will I need a specific type? I did try contacting Hp to ask what kind of hard drive I could add, but they never responded. Also will I need to buy additional cables.

I am sorry to ask basic questions but I am new, and have not done this before.

Thanks.

wb2001 · ‎11-13-2019

@SugarCookie,

Smart questions before you delve into the case, I really like and admire that. Thanks 😁

Sending you the service manual, see pg 10. The hard drive tray can hold 2 hard drives. All you need do if find a power lead off the existing hard drive cable, then add a new SATA data cable. (Same length as the existing cable on the other HD).

1) Any manufactured 3.5" HD would mount into the 2nd position. The WD Black. 2TB has a 5 yr warranty.

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wb2001 · ‎11-13-2019

@SugarCookie,

Smart questions before you delve into the case, I really like and admire that. Thanks 😁

Sending you the service manual, see pg 10. The hard drive tray can hold 2 hard drives. All you need do if find a power lead off the existing hard drive cable, then add a new SATA data cable. (Same length as the existing cable on the other HD).

1) Any manufactured 3.5" HD would mount into the 2nd position. The WD Black. 2TB has a 5 yr warranty.

This system is feedback driven thru Solution and Kudo flags. It's the only means of knowing if you have been served. Please click Accept as Solution, if your problem is solved. To say THANK YOU, press the "thumbs up symbol" to render a KUDO. You can render both Solution and KUDO..

HP Envy 8 5010 Tablet
(2) HP DV7t i7 3160QM 2.3Ghz 8GB
Printer -- HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 Legal
Custom Asus Z97D, I7-4790k, 16GB RAM, WIN10 Pro 64bit, ZOTAC GTX1080 AMP Extreme 3 fan 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, Asus PB287 4k monitor, Rosewill Blackhawk case and 750W OCZ PSU.

SugarCookie · ‎11-13-2019

thank you so much. 🙂

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