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09-02-2020 09:46 PM
Hi
is there place available to add a SSD into my PC?
If so, any recommendations for a 500gb - 1T size SSD?
Can the power supply handle it?
The PC never been upgraded nor even "opened" - used as it is for mainly Blizzard games.
Thanks in advance.
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09-03-2020 11:38 AM - edited 09-03-2020 11:46 AM
Here are the specifications on your unit. It has a 256GB m.2 NMVe device. The DVD drive is the key item. There are 2 SATA data headers still un-used. SATA power is supplied from a plug on the motherboard, not the PSU. Drive size is your choice, but IMHO, a 1TB is nice.
1) Turn off computer. Remove power cord, Remove side panel.
2) Follow the DVD power plug cable. How many un-used SATA power connections remain ?
HP 690 viewer internals external comments about 3.5" drives. A 2.5" to 3.5 adapter tray would be needed for 2.5" drive(s). How 3.5" drives mount is explained here.
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.
09-03-2020 11:38 AM - edited 09-03-2020 11:46 AM
Here are the specifications on your unit. It has a 256GB m.2 NMVe device. The DVD drive is the key item. There are 2 SATA data headers still un-used. SATA power is supplied from a plug on the motherboard, not the PSU. Drive size is your choice, but IMHO, a 1TB is nice.
1) Turn off computer. Remove power cord, Remove side panel.
2) Follow the DVD power plug cable. How many un-used SATA power connections remain ?
HP 690 viewer internals external comments about 3.5" drives. A 2.5" to 3.5 adapter tray would be needed for 2.5" drive(s). How 3.5" drives mount is explained here.
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.
09-03-2020 12:26 PM
How many SATA power connections are there ?
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.
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