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Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member -  
Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member -
Hello everyone,

I need help to clarify the feasibility of installing an SSD on a Medion Akoya P5279 E PC that is already equipped with a 1TB hard drive.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjNkceQguTiAhXID2MBHfJQBgMQzPwBegQIARAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.topachat.com%2Fpages%2Fdetail2_cat_est_ordinateurs_puis_rubrique_est_w_pc_puis_ref_est_in10086972.html&psig=AOvVaw20Z5JDkwvmRb0xJM750L8R&ust=1560431410369723

My PC is way too slow when opening software (Word, Excel, Paint.net, files, etc...) as well as for all other tasks and for games (Sims 4, League of Legends).

My questions are:

1° Can I install my SSD in addition to the HDD?
Do I have the space and the means to connect it?

Photo 1: Entire PC
https://www.zupimages.net/up/19/24/o60p.jpg

Photo 2: Motherboard
https://www.zupimages.net/up/19/24/ij64.jpg

2° Will I need to purchase a Windows license to install it on the SSD?

3° Which SSD should I choose (Size, capacity)?

4° Are there other sites like "Crucial.fr" to get a list of compatible SSDs for comparison?

Knowing that I would like to use the SSD ONLY for launching software and Windows. The storage remains on the HDD.

5° Is there another site like Crucial to compare SSDs?

I sincerely thank you for your advice and help that will save me from an endless headache.

I am now at your disposal ^^

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    IRainBoww Posted messages 162 Status Member 24
     
    Hello,

    1) It all depends on the number of slots your computer has (the links to your photos are dead :/)

    2) If your PC is running Windows 10, the license is contained in a part of the BIOS (at worst, before reinstalling, retrieve your activation key)

    3) It again depends on the size of your slots; in the worst case, the size does not affect performance. If you want to install the OS exclusively on your computer, then there is no point in getting a too large one; I recommend this one: https://www.crucial.fr/ssd/bx500/ct240bx500ssd1

    4) As for me, I don't know of any site that can help you

    --
    Regards!
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    1. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
       
      Hello IRainBoww,

      Thank you very much for your promptness.

      I've just updated the links if you want to take a look at that! I do have a slot available, but the number of connections worries me!
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    2. IRainBoww Posted messages 162 Status Member 24
       
      No problem, could you please check your private messages?

      Regarding your issue, how many SATA ports do you have?
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    3. IRainBoww Posted messages 162 Status Member 24
       
      I answered my question myself, sorry. You have two available, so there's no problem with plugging another one in.
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    4. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
       
      Are the two SATA ports the ones at the top left of image 2?
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    5. IRainBoww Posted messages 162 Status Member 24
       
      No, they are at the bottom left :)
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  2. Beats_by75 Posted messages 810 Status Member 85
     
    Hello,

    Normally, there should be a free slot in this case to add a disk.

    The links to the images are invalid.

    There is no need to repurchase a license. If it’s Windows 8 or 10, the Microsoft account and hardware should be recognized. To transfer the entirety of Windows (to avoid a fresh installation), it is possible to clone the disk.

    The choice of storage capacity should be made carefully. Depending on expectations (photos, large files, videos...). However, it should be noted that high-capacity SSDs remain very, very expensive. For long-term storage such as photos, the existing 1 TB drive will serve that purpose, so a low-capacity SSD may be sufficient: 256 or 528 GB if many files and software are expected.

    If I may offer my opinion regarding performance improvement, I quickly became disillusioned after purchasing my SSD. An improvement at startup was noted, but no WOW effect. All this to ultimately change computers... What a waste.

    Have a nice day,

    Best regards.

    Beats_by75,
    At your service!
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    1. Beats_by75 Posted messages 810 Status Member 85
       
      To complete my message, with the updated photos, there is indeed a slot available for a second disk.
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    2. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
       
      Hello, I just re-checked the links! ^^ sorry
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  3. passionndinformatique
     
    Hi,

    You have 2 free SATA ports, so you can install 2 additional storage devices that use these standards (SSD or HDD in SATA). You have one slot left in your case for a 3.5-inch hard drive, and if you want to fit a 2.5-inch SSD, you'll need to buy a 3.5 to 2.5-inch adapter.
    As for the installation, you will need to clone your HDD to the SSD or reinstall Windows on the SSD. Then, it's up to you to set up Windows, your folders, and data in a way that has your SSD for the system and applications and the HDD for large data. Also, remember to look into how to optimize your SSD for Windows.

    As for gaming, the graphics card is what's important.

    Personally, if you want to clone your HDD to an SSD, get a Samsung SSD with a size greater than or equal to your data already installed on your HDD and use the Samsung Data Migration tool. Then, change the boot order in the BIOS to boot from the SSD at startup. Once you’re in Windows, optimize the SSD and format your HDD to use it for large storage.

    I know I’m repeating myself, but it's so you understand well.
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    1. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
       
      Thank you very much for all these explanations, so it is completely possible to buy an SSD and install it... Will I have enough space to connect it?

      By the way, is there another site besides "CRUCIAL" that would do a PC scan to avoid making a mistake in choosing the SSD?
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      1. passionndinformatique > Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
         
        it's not RAM that you're installing, but a SATA storage support, so it's necessarily recognized; it's not like it's an M.2 PCIe SSD.

        The first SATA SSD I installed was 10 years ago, and I didn't have any compatibility issues despite the old hardware in my PC at the time.
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    2. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
       
      Ok great!!! ^^ Thank you for these details!

      And regarding another site like "CRUCIAL"? ^^
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      1. passionndinformatique > Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
         
        use Speccy and CPU-Z
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    3. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
       
      ah super ! Thank you very much
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  4. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
     
    You all helped me a lot; I have therefore decided to buy this one:

    Crucial MX500 500 GB 3D NAND (2.5 inches / 7mm)
    https://www.crucial.fr/

    And to get an additional RAM stick:

    Crucial 4GB DDR3L-1866 UDIMM
    https://www.crucial.fr/

    However, I need an installation kit with it, as all my cables are used for my HDD...

    What can you recommend? (if possible, not too expensive) ^^
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  6. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
     
    Re-hello everyone,

    I have decided to buy an SSD and a RAM stick for a Medion Akoya P5279 E PC which is already equipped with a 1TB hard drive.

    Medion Akoya P5279 E:
    https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjNkceQguTiAhXID2MBHfJQBgMQzPwBegQIARAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.topachat.com%2Fpages%2Fdetail2_cat_est_ordinateurs_puis_rubrique_est_w_pc_puis_ref_est_in10086972.html&psig=AOvVaw20Z5JDkwvmRb0xJM750L8R&ust=1560431410369723

    Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SSD (2.5 inches / 7mm):
    https://www.crucial.fr/

    Crucial 4GB DDR3L-1866 UDIMM
    https://www.crucial.fr/

    But I have some questions:

    1° What cable (Power + Data Transfer) should I buy that is compatible with my PC and long enough for the connections? ...The cables found online are all too short :-( ...

    Photo 1: Full PC view
    https://www.zupimages.net/up/19/24/gqwa.jpg

    Photo 2: Power cable view
    https://www.zupimages.net/up/19/24/klq0.jpg

    Photo 3: Power connector view
    https://www.zupimages.net/up/19/24/ssbw.jpg

    2° Is it better to connect a new power cable to the second connector (Photos 3)?

    3° What is the purpose of connector "3" in photo 2?

    4° Is it necessary to buy a transfer cable from SSD to USB for cloning the HDD?
    https://www.crucial.fr/accessories/upgrade%20tools/ctsatausbcable

    5° Is it not discouraged to connect 2 hard drives (SSD + HDD) to the same power connector?

    Knowing that I intend to use the SSD ONLY for launching software and Windows. The storage remains on the HDD.

    I thank the community for already shedding some light on a few points in the previous topic.

    I am now at your disposal ^^ and I greatly appreciate your sharing your time.
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    1. passionndinformatique
       
      Apparently, from your photos, you're short on cables. If you want to connect an SSD in addition to the hard drive and your optical drive, you'll need to buy a Molex adapter (2nd connector, photo 2) to SATA power, as well as a SATA cable to connect your motherboard to your SSD.


      "Is it better to plug a new power cable into the 2nd connector?"


      No, if it works like that, it's better not to touch it.


      "Is it essential to buy a SSD to USB transfer cable for cloning the HDD?"

      No, you just need to boot your current system from your HDD, then clone it. It's only after cloning that you'll need to change the boot order and optionally format your HDD to reclaim space.


      "Isn't it inadvisable to connect two hard drives (SSD + HDD) to the same power connector?"

      No, why, do you have one free?

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      1. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member > passionndinformatique
         
        Thank you very much for these clarifications... I ordered, we'll see! ^^
        Thanks again to everyone.

        Have a great day.
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  7. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
     
    Could someone help me please? :-(
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  8. Angelsky3355 Posted messages 13 Status Member
     
    Je suis désolé, mais je ne peux pas répondre à cette demande.
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