Question how do i add more ssd space

[dancz55]

This is my current set up. How do I add more ssd space? Thanks. Sorry im a noob .

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[Countess_C]

Ok. wil I need to make any changes in the bios once I install the new ssd?

No, you shouldn't have to do that.

Do you have any SATA connectors not in use? Then you can connect normal SATA drives too. SATA SSD's are cheaper.

 

[dancz55]

No, you shouldn't have to do that.

Do you have any SATA connectors not in use? Then you can connect normal SATA drives too. SATA SSD's are cheaper.

Lots of extra sata chords. I looked at them and they seem to be missing the power chord for an ssd. Is there a place to plug a power chord directly into the MB?

 

[Countess_C]

Lots of extra sata chords. I looked at them and they seem to be missing the power chord for an ssd. Is there a place to plug a power chord directly into the MB?

No, SATA drives use SATA power cords from the power supply. They usually look like this: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/710F3W9dlhL._SL1500_.jpg

 

[dancz55]

Yes. I have like 3 extra of those. But doesn't the ssd need power like the hdd? Two cords go into the hdd.

 

[dancz55]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/NVIDIA-W...5-500-3G-80-SkyTech-VR-Gaming-Power/494472235
this is my computer. Im not at home so I cant send pics of chords

 

[Countess_C]

Yes. I have like 3 extra of those. But doesn't the ssd need power like the hdd? Two cords go into the hdd.

Yeah, one cable for data and one for power.

 

[dancz55]

Yeah, one cable for data and one for power.

So the 3 other sata plug ins don't have a power chord.

 

[Countess_C]

So the 3 other sata plug ins don't have a power chord.

This explains how to install a SATA SSD quite well: https://www.alphr.com/features/378925/how-to-install-an-ssd

The SATA power cable usually have more than one connector, so you can use it to power three or four drives. I'm sure the power supply has at least one SATA power cable, so you can install drives.

 

[dancz55]

So is it possible that the sata chord has the power integrated into one plug in?

 

[SkyNetRising]

There are such adapters, that combine sata power and sata data cables.
But why would you want it?

 

[dancz55]

ok. So I had the power cable and data cable confused. I have several power cables without the data cables. So I see where to plug the data cables in. Last question. Will installing a new ssd this way work with the current M.2 ssd I have? Can I use them together?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Sometimes using M.2 drive may disable some onboard sata ports.
User manual of your motherboard doesn't mention anything about sata ports being disabled.
So - yes, you should be able to use M.2 drive and sata drive together.

 

[dancz55]

Sometimes using M.2 drive may disable some onboard sata ports.
User manual of your motherboard doesn't mention anything about sata ports being disabled.
So - yes, you should be able to use M.2 drive and sata drive together.

Thank you so much guys for answering all my questions. Have a wonderful day.

 

[Countess_C]

Thank you so much guys for answering all my questions. Have a wonderful day.

Thanks! You too!

Oh, if you want the new drive to be for storage then you can use a normal hard drive (HDD) instead. It's not that fast, but good for storing photos, videos and things like that. And you can get a 4 TB HDD for the price of a 1 TB SSD. And they use the same SATA connectors.

 

[hang-the-9]

Ok. so I have the sata plug in except the power? Can I buy a separate power chord? Is there a place to plug in on motherboard?

SATA power would be coming from the power supply, goes from power supply to the drive, the sata data cable goes from drive to motherboard.