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Hello, I have the HP Omen 870-244 Desktop.  The specs are: i7-7700 CPU.  GTX 1070 8GB GPU.  16 GB RAM.  1 TB HDD.  If you need any more info about the PC, just ask.
 
It was one of the models which didn't come with an SSD.  With how important SSDs are to gaming these days, I decided to go ahead and order one.  I ordered the 128GB Samsung 830 SSD from Newegg (Really good deal).  All it came with was a screwdriver.  Prior to ordering the SSD, I had absolutely no knowledge on installing an SSD.  I am brand new to gaming PCs.  However, I am not silly, and I will not destroy it by opening it up, lol.
 
So with no knowledge, I watched some videos on installing SSDs.  It seems some PCs have dedicated areas in the tower for SSDs that require no cables, and some do need the cables.  
 
I see that some different versions of the same desktop have SSDs pre installed in them.  So I am assuming that they do have dedicated slots or areas for SSDs.  
 
Anyways, any information on the subject would be greatly appreciated.  I basically want to know if I'm going to need to go buy a SATA cable BEFORE i open this bad boy up.
 
Thanks for reading and any information you can provide to me, would be VERY helpful!
 
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OK then...I guess $30 is 'ok'.

It's not a case of it not being up to my standards. But I've seen too many people see "SSD", and think they are all the same.
This 830 is 6 years old. Sold back when consumer grade SSD's were in their infancy.

It will work, though.


So, open up the case.
It may or may not have screw holes for a 2.5" drive. You'll just have to look around. I'd be surprised if it did not have a mount point.
If it does NOT, then you'll need an adapter plate.
Or even just Velcro. An SSD has no moving parts. It is just fine stuck to the side of the case somewhere.

Cables. You'll need a SATA data cable. If there is not one in the box, then you'll need to buy one. At Newegg, maybe $0.50-$1.00 each.

The power cable will...
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1. You should have purchased a larger, newer drive. Yes, that 128GB 830 may have been a "good deal". But that's only because it is ancient small, and slow by SSD standards.
How much did you pay for it? If over $20....way too much.

2. If you've not opened it yet, SEND IT BACK!. Seriously.
We can recommend a bunch of drives more suited to you.

3. An SSD mounts almost like any other drive. Screws and screw holes.
A lot of recent cases have dedicated 2.5" drive mount points. Lacking that, a 2.5"-3.5" adapter is maybe $6. Mounts in any regular hard drive location.

4. Some drives come with a SATA data cable, some don't.
Order several, they're cheap.

Then, we get to the fun part of actually using your new SSD.
 
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It was only 30 bucks, and it's not like I need to store an Operating System on it, I just want to throw a few games on it while I save up for a better one and a few other investments.

I knew it was an old one when I purchased it. Obviously if the good ones are a couple hundred bucks. Sorry it's not up to your standards but I bought what I bought, and I am FINE with this purchase for the time being. When I need/want a newer/bigger one, I will make that investment. For now, I just wanted to dip my toes in the water of opening the computer and working on it. Without spending a chunk, yet.

So as far as #3 goes, how do I get started with getting it in the PC? Just open it up and give it a go? I've not been able to find any tutorials on this case (or PC) specifically, that's why I am posting.

It didn't come with a cable. I was hoping to get it in tonight when my son goes to sleep, but I can wait a few more days for a new cable. I was hoping that the PC has some sort of mount since my SSD didn't come with a cable.
 
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OK then...I guess $30 is 'ok'.

It's not a case of it not being up to my standards. But I've seen too many people see "SSD", and think they are all the same.
This 830 is 6 years old. Sold back when consumer grade SSD's were in their infancy.

It will work, though.


So, open up the case.
It may or may not have screw holes for a 2.5" drive. You'll just have to look around. I'd be surprised if it did not have a mount point.
If it does NOT, then you'll need an adapter plate.
Or even just Velcro. An SSD has no moving parts. It is just fine stuck to the side of the case somewhere.

Cables. You'll need a SATA data cable. If there is not one in the box, then you'll need to buy one. At Newegg, maybe $0.50-$1.00 each.

The power cable will come from a cable on the PSU. Probably a free connector on the same wire as your current HDD.
 
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Perfect! That's exactly everything I needed to know to get started. So when I asked about mounts, I figured it had a SATA connector in it already. I'll go ahead and order a cable though, because it seems that will not be the case lol. I understand now that the mount is just somewhere to keep it, while it operates. Awesome.

+1 to you, thank you. I'll be back to the site when future upgrades come up.. hopefully some sort of better cooling system next lol. I also plan to get one of the newer m.2 SSD cards. The ones that mount to the motherboard (or so I've heard). That will be the real one to use. I'll prob throw Windows on the 128GB 830 and put all the games on the 1TB m.2. Just rambling here, but thanks again.
 
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Come here and ask before you venture down the m.2 path.
There are multiple types of "m.2", not all compatible with all motherboards.

And I strongly recommend not putting the OS on this 830 128GB.
But that's a discussion for another time.
 
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Thanks again for all your help. I will definitely be back when I'm about to do some more work on my PC. I'll also probably hang around a bit. I have a lot to learn, lol. Seems like a good place to learn some stuff
 
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