Adding hard disk

[MelloShangerian]

Hi


I am looking at adding an internal hard disk to my PC (at least 3TB) which will be for data only (so my OS, Windows 10, won't be installed on this).



Seeing as the hardware world appears to move quickly and my PC is a bit long in the tooth now (albeit it serves me well), I was hoping some kind person would take at look and advise what type of hard drive would be compatible with my motherboard and if there's a limit to the size of hard disk I can install in the PC. I am pretty familiar with IDE standards but not so much with SATA (which my PC has).


I only have one SATA cable which is connected to the primary hard disk, so would appreciate advice pointing me in the right direction as to what type to purchase.


Thanks in advance for any suggestions.


My PC:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product...ies/4079858/model/4123110/document/c01989040/


My motherboard:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product...ies/4079858/model/4123110/document/c02014355/

 

[VirtualLarry]

Hmm, H57 chipset, Lynnfield / Clarkdale CPU compatibility.

I *think* you should be able to use any size SATA HDD, subject to mounting space in your chassis.

You will need SATA power and SATA data connectors available.

Hopefully your PSU has a free SATA power connector, and SATA data cables are easily available.

Once you get the HDD mounted and connected, you'll have to go to Disk Management to initialize / partition / format the HDD. If the HDD is bigger than 2TB, you'll want to use GPT partition type in Win10.

Edit: I'm partial to the 3TB Toshiba retail-boxed P300-series drives.