can i use an HDD on this or only an SSD??
192751
HDD stands for hard disk drive. Technically an SSD is the same thing. Yes, you can use either on it. Both use SATA connectors which are identical.
192752
Yes, any SATA drive will work. If you want a detailed list of the tested drives go to the MSI website and look for the MoBo model. You can check at tested compatible CPUs, Memory, HDD, etc
192753
This has 8 SATA 6GB/s ports. If you have an HDD compatible with SATA 6GB/s or SATA 3GB/s it will work.
192754
Yes, you can use an ssd. Currently have a samsung EVO 1TB ssd installed. Both hdd and ssd will work just fine, I'm using both
192755
you can add any amount of storage you want, regardless of type. SSD = solid state drive, no moving parts; HDD = Hard drive disk, moving parts. They both use the same data connector and power cables, so either one will work however SSD's load data very fast but cost alot more $$ per GB. Most people load their operating system (OS) on an SSD for a fast boot time, then at the same time use a HDD to store all their data, ie games movies picture music. So if you want to use both i reccomend buying a small SSD to load your OS on, then use a HDD for mass storage
2122462
I don't actually remember that distinction, but Windows has to be on the 500 GB regular HD or otherwise the SSD would be of no use or consequence. Speed is not the operative parameter with this computer.
1872482
No reason why you shouldn't use this along side a standard SSD. I would use the SSD as the boot drive though.
1327234
I agree with what was said already, but also want to point out that you should separate data drives from the OS drive. This is a good drive to put lots of data on, an SSD that is much smaller is ideal to put most programs and the operatingsystem on. SSD's are lightening fast and not very expensive, while this drive is fast for rotating storage, but better to minimize accesses on larger drives so they last longer, and take advantage of their massive storage capability -- evenwith an NAS setup. IMHO.
2053252
I wouldnt! I think it is used for cache and is software and hardware based. You would probably waste it. You need to look further but I though about buying a 256GB SSD for $120 on sale and replace the 500GB spinning drive with the new SSD and let it still cache if it likes I guess??? not sure lol.
1366299
go with samsung ssd or crucial ssd. with solid state hard drive there will be a very noticeable increase in speed. go with what you can afford, the 120g is a good price. the samsung 840 pro I got from amazon came with data transfer cd. One thing I researched was read and write speeds and it looks like the bigger the ssd capacity the faster it is. definitely ssd.
740288
Pretty easy to do I placed Ina 128 sad from Kingston ... I believe any ssd on the market is compatible
846014
The ram is soldered down so that amount you get is what you're stuck with. You can upgrade the hard drive and replace it with a solid state drive which makes the device faster, specifically the boot up time. I bought this laptop for my mom and replaced the hard drive with a Samsung 840 SSD with no issues. A SSD will also keep internal temperatures lower since the memory is flash (like your thumb drive/usb stick) vs. a hard drive which has moving parts.
25896
No. you will have to buy a separate 2.5 inch SSD drive along with it. I bot one for around 150$.
1247908
You should be able to. I don't know if you would be able to boot from it though, which is the purpose of the ssd. That seems to be a pretty old machine. go to reddit.com/r/buildapc they can give you better tech info, and help you build a much better pc cheaply. Amazon also sells a wide variety of good processors, and motherboards, that can help with this.
1439509
I would say yes. I am using only SSDs in it now but, I did put Hard Drives in it to test it before I got my SSD adapters for it and all worked very well.
1157954
Depends. You can replace the Hdd, with a ssd, or you can add up to two msata drives and leave the Hdd. I replaced the Hdd with a ssd, and added a msata drive.
753535
Yes, you can - either an m.2 ssd (harder to install) or a 2.5" ssd which is very easy to install.
1015132
Hello. Ive purchased and currently own this product. This computer has SSD of 256GB and you can use slightly less than that. (The model that is described here) Thank you and let me know if you have any question!
2157714
Nope. Your XBOX doesn't have the functionality that can format and set up the drive by itself. It will be on SATA I or II most likely and terrible controllers that will gain nothing from the SSD. Plus, with TRIM it will kill the SSD slowly and you won't have nearly as much storage for the money using an SSD. Don't do it; it won't work.
913407
Sure you can, but why would you? This drive is ideal for a laptop that has ONE HDD slot. For a desktop, you would be better off buying a 256GB SSD and a 1TB storage drive, for around the same price as this. The reason for this, is that unless you install EVERYTHING on the 120GB SSD partition, the 1TB side will continually spin up to access something and will wear out much faster than if you just had a separate storage option.
1829712
No, this is SATA; IDE is defunct. You can use that old drive as a paper weight. Also get a Solid State Drive and enjoy about 10x improvement in hard drive speed. SSDs are worth every penny.