Anybody dock their WD purple externally?
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mat200
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Hi @buckfast
USB - depending on the USB version it can be too slow, and in general I do not like most external USB enclosures for 24/7 operation.
I suggest opening up the case and seeing if you have 2 SATA connections and doing a DIY hack to swap the OS on a SATA SSD HDD and then add a WD purple to the 3.5" bay.
Quick look at this:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05388709
Looks like 2 SATA connections on the MB - one for the low profile optical drive, I would use that and use the optical drive bay for the OS SSD.
Thanks Mat. So windows into a USB, out with the old HDD and in with the SSD.
Out with the optical drive, and in with the WD purple? Do I have it right?
Out with the optical drive, and in with the WD purple? Do I have it right?
mat200
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Hi @buckfast
Sounds about right
1) backup windows to a USB drive
2) buy SSD - check for a back up software from the OEM
3) disconnect optical drive
4) connect SSD - run back up software ( double check the instructions, as I am "winging" it )
5) I would then remove old HDD - swap SATA connection to SSD
6) install WD purple to old HDD location, connect SATA from optical to WD purple ( you may not have to do this.. just used to using SATA0 on the MB for the boot drive - more of a habit than a have to do this, ideally both SATA are high speed on the MB, you'll want to check the specs ) Mostly likely both SATA ports are equal in speed... again you'll need to check specs. Also you should be able to either to boot - set it up in the BIOS.
fenderman
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If you have a prodesk sff there should be room for two 3.5 drives as well as 2.5 ssd.