I'm not sure if my computer can handle a bigger hard drive. There is no extra space on my computer. I have a 37.2 gb hard drive and someone told me i could replace that with a bigger one. Is that possible? How do i know if my computer can handle it?
2007-02-20 16:11:14 · 7 answers · asked by sothernlady68 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
A hard drive does not require any memory.. You will be able to upgrade with no problem.. 160's are dirt cheap right now! Good luck!
2007-02-20 16:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most computers can handle at least two internal hard drives. As for the capacity of the disks, older versions of Microsoft Windows only recognizes around 127 GB of space (although some vendors provide utilities to get around this) and newer versions can handle a greater capacity. What I would consider in your situation is adding a second disk rather than replacing your current setup. If you by a retail disk (not the OEM version which will pretty much be just the disk in an anti-static bag), you will get an instruction guide along with pretty much everything you would need to add a new disk. The only thing that tends to create a problem is if your computer uses an odd mounting setup for the hard disk (could be a "rail" setup in which case you might have to rig up a way to mount the disk). The disk instructions are generally written for a novice user so a majority of the computer using population should be able to install a disk with relative ease.
2007-02-20 16:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely your computer can handle a new hard drive, but. But if your computer comes with a factory Restore Disk (with all the programs and Windows on it), you might have problems. When you put in the new hard drive, then try to reinstall Windows, you might not be able to do so. Manufactures to stop people from installing software on another computer, have those Restore Disk look for a specific hard drive, etc. If it doesn't find that hard drive, it will not install anything. I know an internal hard drive is cheaper than external one. But you can just plug in the external one, and use it right away with any problems. Chow
2007-02-20 16:22:45 · answer #3 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessary to replace it but you have 2 worthwhile choices.
1) Clean out a bunch a program or unneeded pictures, music and assorted junk to free up space.
2) Buy another hard drive (at least 80 GB but more is better) and install it also making it your "slave" drive for your music, pics, games etc. and moving all your stuff from your smaller "master" drive to the larger one. this is how i have mine set up.
If you are not tech repair savvy have either a pc store or a friend install it for you but it's very easy. Good luck and cheers!
2007-02-20 16:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Space available on the hard drive (for storing files etc) has no effect on the installation of another hard drive. Go to a shop, buy a hard drive and get them to install it as the slave disk. You'll have 2 hard drives (C:\ and D:\ maybe). You probably have the physical space in your PC case for about 3 or 4 hard drives.
2007-02-20 16:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was made in the last 5 or 6 years, it can handle it. Older BIOSes sometimes have problems with that, but newer ones can handle at least up to 2 TB drives.
2007-02-20 16:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. a million.5 Terabyte Western digital Caviar Black sixty 4 mb cache 7200 rpm. ultimate rigidity i've got ever had! i might propose against a 5400 rpm rigidity nonetheless, till it fairly isn't any longer your considerable rigidity and is in simple terms for storage in simple terms get an exterior rigidity in case you desire to port it around. An inner rigidity would be a lot quicker through fact it connects directly to the mobo
2016-10-16 03:48:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋