hdd upgrade

[Dave316]

I want to replace the factory installed 2tb WD green data HDD for a larger capacity as coming to end of life, could you tell me if the 4tb or 6tb WD blue are suitable, (product codes WD40EZRZ for 4tb & WD60EZRZ for 6tb), these size blue have a slightly higher power consumption than the 2tb green, WD green 2tb =1.73w, Average power requirements (W), read/Write 4.1, Idle 3.0, Standby/Sleep 0.4, the blue 4tb is 1.75w, Average power requirements (W), read/Write 4.5, Idle 2.9, Standby/Sleep 0.4, wheras the 6tb is 1.75w Average power requirements (W), read/Write 5.3, Idle 3.4, Standby/Sleep 0.4.

I do have an additional ssd in the expansion slot, so currently 2x ssd & 1 x hdd. Could you please tell me if any of these are ok as an upgrade, and will the system be stable.

[old_geekster]

@Dave316 , welcome to the forum.

I suggest that you choose a manufacturer and contact their Tech Support for help with choosing the best hard drive upgrade for your system.  They are the experts on their products and will save you time, money and frustration.  I don't like to make recommendations for older computers.  While 4 years doesn't seem like a long time, in computer terms it is older.

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