SSD Cables vs HDD

[Blocker_1]

So I'm planning to buy a prebuild PC but wanted to add an additional SSD by replacing the already installed HDD. Only problem is I'm not sure if the same cables that are used to power the HDD and transfer data are the same ones used for SSD otherwise I'll have to buy additional cables.

The HDD I want to replace is the Seagate Barracuda 2TB ST2000DM001
The SSD I want to replace it with is the Samsung 850 EVO 1TB

Do these two products use the same cables?

 

[Boogieman_WD]

Hey there, Blocker_1.

Since both drives use the same interface - SATA, then the cables are the same for both power and data. So basically you should have no trouble connecting the SSD you've mentioned with the cables that would be connected to the HDD.
However, if you're getting a prebuild computer and if it has available drive bays, you could just use both drives (the SSD and the HDD). This is actually the most common storage configuration - the SSD for your OS and programs, the HDD for storage and/or games.

Hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Boogieman_WD

 

[Blocker_1]

Hey Boogie, thanks for the reply.

Just one more thing; do you know if prebuild computers come with additional cables or would I need to buy them separately if I intend to use the multi storage configuration with both HDD and SDD?

 

[galeener]

Depends on whos building it some come with all the parts that are spare frome the original parts boxes that were used to build the system. Some just use what is needed at the time of the build and save the spares in storage for the next build.

 

[galeener]

Depends on whos building it some come with all the parts that are spare frome the original parts boxes that were used to build the system. Some just use what is needed at the time of the build and save the spares in storage for the next build. If it doesn't come with a spare you can pick up a sata cable pretty cheap new egg o r any where. Also if its a good power supply it should have sufficient power cables for multiple drives. wow weird dble posted that after edit.

 

[Blocker_1]

Okay I'll assume they don't include the additional cables and buy them. What exactly are names of the data and power cables? Having a look at some of their cables on this PC parts website there seems to be many different cables some for example are "right-angled" not sure what that means exactly.

 

[Boogieman_WD]

Both cables are SATA cables, one is for power, the other for data. That right-angled cable you've mentioned is basically a cable which is not straight and it has an angle for convenience. Due to the many components in one's system you might find it more suitable to have a specifically angled cable for easier connection instead of twisting a regular one. The cables are exactly the same with the same connectors, just make sure you have one SATA-data cable and one SATA-power cable.