NVMe or Sata SSD for Elitedesk G2 Upgrade

JuryWheel on 28/04/2022 - 12:02

Hi All

Im currently upgrading an Elitedesk G2 which has a normal HDD at the moment.

Its going to be mainly for basic office use, but also for some gaming (gamepass).

I was wanting to get the HDD sorted and was wondering what is best? I believe i can get a NVME drive but will need an adaptor for it. Alternatively i can just grab a sata ssd and slot it in. I was thinking i would keep a larger HDD in it for the games to be installed on, so cant imagine i need anything bigger than 500gb for the SSD (maybe even smaller….?)

Any cheap suggestions?

Thanks

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Comments

  • JimmyF on 28/04/2022 - 12:28

    Elitedesk G2

    Which one? The Elitedesk 800 G2 for example can take a NVME without any extra bits.

  • AndyC1 on 28/04/2022 - 13:07
    +1

    Get the NVME as then you can hopefully use it in the next PC as it will be faster in the new PC than SATA.

  • jaypick on 28/04/2022 - 13:19
    +2

    Samsung 870 EVO or similar are great. 250GB or 500GB.

    Centrecom, for example, have the 250GB for $75 and the 500GB for $94. I'd go with the 500GB personally for breathing room and piece of mind.

    • JuryWheel on 28/04/2022 - 13:47

      Worthwhile paying the extra vs a crucial MX500 or WD Green?

      • jaypick on 28/04/2022 - 14:46
        +1

        Anecdotally, I've always preferred Samsung SSD's - the 860/870 EVO and evo/pro's in the M.2 form factor. I've used other brands in elitedesk G1's - crucial and sandisk. They've been fine too, no noticeable performance issues. If I wanted to get a larger SSD - both of my 'desks were 128GB, I'd just go with a Samsung and forget about the price difference. Up to you though, if you see yourself using it for a few years then a larger robust drive is the way to go.

  • mmd on 28/04/2022 - 16:33

    are u putting a graphics card in there?

    • JuryWheel on 28/04/2022 - 16:33

      Put a GTX 1650 in already, yep.

      • mmd on 28/04/2022 - 16:43

        I have the same one and it is awesome for what I paid.
        I used a standard SATA SSD and taped it in the slot under the cd drive (easier and cheaper).

        Used to have a 1650 in it.
        I didnt do any formal testing but it felt hot so I left space there (use a usb WIFI).
        Also took off the custom made side case when I was gaming.
        Was hoping to put in an airvent similar to this video
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m96xwN84j-o&list=PLJ5CU0yiCC…

        • JuryWheel on 28/04/2022 - 17:38

          Thanks - see any need to go a bigger add or just the smallest available…? Won't be storing any photos/videos etc

          • mmd on 28/04/2022 - 20:33

            @JuryWheel: It all depends on you. How long are you going to use this for? Are you planning to upgrade in the next few years?
            I agree with some of the other comments here i.e. better to go with 500 if its just $25 difference just for the piece of mind.
            I actually upgraded to a Dell 3620 that had an m.2 slot but it didnt matter cos I took over the samsung evo 1gb ssd and 1650. But then again I do some photos and the 1tb was better value at the time.

            The 800 G2 has been handed down to my partner who uses it rarely for office stuff. Theres a cheap intel 256gb sata ssd in there with a 500gb HDD which is plenty of space as she doesnt game.

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