Is an SSD install into an older HPE 180T possible?

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I have a 6-7 yr old HPE 180T i7 930 @2.8 Truckee/Pegatron motherboard with an X58 express chipset.I would like to replace my WD 300GB HD with an SSD if it is compatible. No gaming just faster speeds.
I emailed Samsung , but have not heard back. The HP forum suggested ask the SSD manufacturer. If its possible , can I use the existing HD connections? Can`t find much about this. Any help tips or advise,or links appreciated! Thanks Thomas
 
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I'd recommend that you just clone your current OS. Note that you'll need to clone all Windows associated partitions including system reserved and so on, along with the C: drive.
You don't need any different cables. The regular SATA SSD is connected with the same cables you'd use for an HDD - SATA data cables and SATA power.
As for the mounting brackets, that depends. Desktop HDDs are 3.5" form factor and the SSD's are 2.5" which means they are smaller. If you don't have a 2.5" drive bay, you might need mounting brackets in order to be able to properly place the SSD in that bay. However, unlike an HDD, the SSD does no have any moving parts and it's unaffected by vibrations, so as long as you can find a place, I'd say it'll be just fine...
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Hey there, Fishman57.

The short answer is - yes. You shouldn't have any issues with an SSD. The motherboard seems to have SATA II ports, which means that you could run a SATA SSD. However, since SATA II is a bit older revision of that interface (compared to SATA III), the SSD will be capped at 300MB/s read/write speeds as this is the maximum speed for SATA II.
On the other hand you'll still get to benefit from having an SSD, even if it's limited to 300MB/s. It will still be at least twice as fast as your current HDD and you'll be able to take full advantage of its faster access time.

Hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Thanks for your reply Boogieman! I`ll purchase one and give it a try. Do I need any different cables besides the one to the present HD? Does it need to be mounted in a drive slot with a bracket? I`ll check the speeds of the SSD and get one thats 300MB/s. I will look for tutorials first. I will be installing my current the C drive to it. I have a recent backup or 2 .Is it better to try to install a backup copy from an external , or to clone the drive first? Thomas
 
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I'd recommend that you just clone your current OS. Note that you'll need to clone all Windows associated partitions including system reserved and so on, along with the C: drive.
You don't need any different cables. The regular SATA SSD is connected with the same cables you'd use for an HDD - SATA data cables and SATA power.
As for the mounting brackets, that depends. Desktop HDDs are 3.5" form factor and the SSD's are 2.5" which means they are smaller. If you don't have a 2.5" drive bay, you might need mounting brackets in order to be able to properly place the SSD in that bay. However, unlike an HDD, the SSD does no have any moving parts and it's unaffected by vibrations, so as long as you can find a place, I'd say it'll be just fine.

As for the 300MB/s, don't worry about that, get the SSD which you like no matter that it will have speeds beyond 300MB/s. Older models are often more expensive or the same price as newer technology, so you have nothing to lose. :)
 
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