Power supply and ssd

[noahimhere]

I want to install another ssd in the Sata connector, but I’m not sure if my power supply can handle it. Also, what cable should I use for the power Sata connector? A 4 pin molex?

[ub6424 · Accepted solution]

Hello @noahimhere 

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@noahimhere wrote:

I want to install another ssd in the Sata connector, but I’m not sure if my power supply can handle it. Also, what cable should I use for the power Sata connector? A 4 pin molex?

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(1) Molex (4 Pin) to SATA (15 Pin) is correct ✅

(2) Update BIOS first to be (technical) safe:

HP Consumer Desktop PC BIOS Update (ROM Family SSID 84FE)

F.33 Rev.A

12.3 MB

Apr 1, 2022

Download

Why ?

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4123786-2338478-16

Quote: "

Updating the BIOS is recommended as standard maintenance of the computer. It can also help resolve the following issues:

• An available BIOS update resolves a specific issue or improves computer performance.
• The current BIOS does not support a hardware component or a Windows upgrade.
• HP Support recommends installing a specific BIOS update.

"

(3) Your current power supply should handle it, no problem.

Internal PSU 500 W

• Total wattage: 500 W
• Full range: 115 V/230 V
• Efficiency: Bronze

Read the following documents:

User Guide

Upgrading and Servicing Guide

HP Consumer PCs - Improving video game performance or FPS (Windows 10)

If you need to reinstall:

HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool (Windows 10)

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[ub6424]

Hello @noahimhere 

It was a great pleasure to help you ✅

best regards

[noahimhere]

I’m getting a micron crucial ssd, is that Sata 3?

https://www.crucial.com/ssd/mx500/ct250mx500ssd1

[noahimhere]

Thank you!

[ub6424]

Hello @noahimhere 

yes it is. Sata III (3)

best regards

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