Question Intel DH55TC: How much TB of maximum storage does this mobo support and how many Internal Hard Drives can be installed on this mobo?

[Rajveer7827]

I have currently 1 SSD (240GB), 2 HDDs (1TB and 500GB), i want to install a new 4TB or 8TB HDD? Will another 4TB or 8TB HDD work on this mobo

 

[Mandark]

Why would it not? There’s no storage limit, and the only limit to the number of hard drives is the ports available on the motherboard

 

[Rajveer7827]

I don't know about computer components that much. Thanks for the info

 

[faalin]

There are 6 sata ports on the board so you can add 3 move drives of any size to it.

 

[Rajveer7827]

There are 6 sata ports on the board so you can add 3 move drives of any size to it.

You mean 3 MORE DRIVES?

 

[faalin]

You mean 3 MORE DRIVES?

Yes 3 more drives....... sorry was early in the morning when i typed it

 

[Co BIY]

I would check your power supply cable to make sure you have additional SATA power plugs before buying three more drives.

If you lack the plugs: then transfer your 500G to the new drive for 3.5/7.5GB net upgrade. You could probably add a Molex/SATA power Adapter but I think dropping the small drive would be preferable.

The biggest improvement might be switching in a 2TB SSD to hold your whole current system and then assessing your storage needs past that. A large SATA SSD (upgraded in stages as prices dropped) has kept my older system adequate for a very long time.

Something like the Crucial MX500 2TB is now only $150. (The 4Tb is only $270!)

MX500 2TB on Amazon