Replace HDD w/SSD, or add SSD (M.2) to extra slot?

ThrashZone said:

Mother board.

I believe I only have one, extra slot TZ, but I could be wrong. The guy in the video says just one? Sorry if I am misunderstanding your info, I am VERY new to working on PC. Only done laptops so far

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steve108 said:

You can keep the HDD installed, along with adding the new SSD. What's the capacity of each?

Both are 1 TB, is that what you needed to know?

Goldengirl52 said:

I believe I only have one, extra slot TZ, but I could be wrong. The guy in the video says just one? Sorry if I am misunderstanding your info, I am VERY new to working on PC. Only done laptops so far

Hi,
There is two m.2 slots that are listed

Ok, here's my plan, add the SSD M.2 into the slot. Wipe the Hard-drive, use for extra storage, and clean-install Windows 10. I did want to ask about Windows 11 on this thread as well. Should I upgrade that now since doing clean install anyway?

ThrashZone said:

Hi,
There is two m.2 slots that are listed

Ok, that's great, but do I need those at this point? My SSD is all I'm upgrading for now, and it fits the slot I'm going to use, Its 3 inch?

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Thanks Everyone, I have all I need at this point, cannot thank you all enough, Denise PS I'll be back to let you know how it all turns out

Hi,
Think the bottom one is a internet card m.2 slot

They don't go by 3" a typical size is 2280 and in the top m.2 only with m key

HDD os not well you have one
2.5" sata ssd's are great too
Think m.2 ssd's are over rated.

ThrashZone said:

Hi,
There is two m.2 slots that are listed

I apologize, I asked about this TZ!! I am grateful to know about these extras, learning more!!

Hi,
No need to apologize

ThrashZone said:

Hi,
Think the bottom one is a internet card m.2 slot

They don't go by 3" a typical size is 2280 and in the top m.2 only with m key

HDD os not well you have one
2.5" sata ssd's are great too
Think m.2 ssd's are over rated.

It will probably be fine for a beginner like myself Gaming I mean

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ThrashZone said:

Hi,
No need to apologize

Thanks, you guys are always so helpful and I could not accomplish what I've done as far as upgrades, and just basic questions, without the help of good folks on this forum :)