second hard drive for my compaq presario sr1630nx

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can i put a second hard drive on my compaq presario sr1630nx since im almost out of memory if so where can i another hard drive compatible to my system?
 

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windows 7 ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: Amberi
Memory
2.75 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated graphics
Sound Card
Controller: AC97 audio
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ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared
Hard Drives
200GB 7,200rpm ATA Hard Drive
can i put a second hard drive on my compaq presario sr1630nx since im almost out of memory if so where can i another hard drive compatible to my system?


From looking at your specs. It looks like you have an IDE 200gb HD now in this desktop. So if you look inside the case & you have a second IDE MB connection and mounting space for another HD, then you could easily add another IDE HD from 200gb to 500gb in size. :D
 

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added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
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can i put a second hard drive on my compaq presario sr1630nx since im almost out of memory if so where can i another hard drive compatible to my system?


Are you running out of HD space, or memory? They are different.

You say you are "almost out of memery" so I am unsure


Ken J
 

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ok zig now that you say that when i go to start and computer and look at my local disk c the memory is low is that my hd space? and yes i have a second IDE MB connection and mounting space
 

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windows 7 ultimate 64bit2.75 RAMIntegrated graphics
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
compaq SR1630NX
OS
windows 7 ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: Amberi
Memory
2.75 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated graphics
Sound Card
Controller: AC97 audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared
Hard Drives
200GB 7,200rpm ATA Hard Drive
Can you do a HD properties snip for us ?
 

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Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
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added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
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ok zig now that you say that when i go to start and computer and look at my local disk c the memory is low is that my hd space? and yes i have a second IDE MB connection and mounting space

That would be disk space not memory.
 

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i need more than 32g i run out easy when i download movie.
 

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windows 7 ultimate 64bit2.75 RAMIntegrated graphics
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
compaq SR1630NX
OS
windows 7 ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: Amberi
Memory
2.75 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated graphics
Sound Card
Controller: AC97 audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared
Hard Drives
200GB 7,200rpm ATA Hard Drive
OK. Like Doc said, you can easily install another drive in your system. You'll get all the help you need right here.
 

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Intel 3770k 4.6GHz
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ASUS Maximus V Formula
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Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
Sound Card
On Board Realtek HD Audio
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27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI)
Screen Resolution
2048 x 1152
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 128GB
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ok cool does anyone know where i can find a 500g hd online
 

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compaq SR1630NX
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windows 7 ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: Amberi
Memory
2.75 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated graphics
Sound Card
Controller: AC97 audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared
Hard Drives
200GB 7,200rpm ATA Hard Drive
Where do you live?
 

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Intel 3770k 4.6GHz
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ASUS Maximus V Formula
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8GB (2x 4GB) Crucial Ballistix
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Sapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
Sound Card
On Board Realtek HD Audio
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27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI)
Screen Resolution
2048 x 1152
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 128GB
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Corsair AX750 Gold
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Computer type
PC/Desktop
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Built them myself, Science Experiments !
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Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
California
 

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windows 7 ultimate 64bit2.75 RAMIntegrated graphics
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compaq SR1630NX
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windows 7 ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: Amberi
Memory
2.75 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated graphics
Sound Card
Controller: AC97 audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared
Hard Drives
200GB 7,200rpm ATA Hard Drive
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hey so how does some find out what hd i can put in my system?
 

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windows 7 ultimate 64bit2.75 RAMIntegrated graphics
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
compaq SR1630NX
OS
windows 7 ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: Amberi
Memory
2.75 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated graphics
Sound Card
Controller: AC97 audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared
Hard Drives
200GB 7,200rpm ATA Hard Drive

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1Intel 3770k 4.6GHz8GB (2x 4GB) Crucial BallistixSapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
tw33k
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
CPU
Intel 3770k 4.6GHz
Motherboard
ASUS Maximus V Formula
Memory
8GB (2x 4GB) Crucial Ballistix
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
Sound Card
On Board Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI)
Screen Resolution
2048 x 1152
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 128GB
2TB WD Black
1TB Samsung F3 SATA
1TB WD Elite External
2TB WD USB 3.0
PSU
Corsair AX750 Gold
Case
Corsair Obsidian 800DW
Cooling
Corsair H100 (2x AP-121/2x UK-3000 push/pull)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 5000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless 5000
Internet Speed
5mb/s
Other Info
Logitech z-2300 2.1 speakers
Lamptron FC-5 v2
ok thanks a lot man
 

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windows 7 ultimate 64bit2.75 RAMIntegrated graphics
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compaq SR1630NX
OS
windows 7 ultimate 64bit
Motherboard
Motherboard Name: A8AE-LE HP/Compaq motherboard name: Amberi
Memory
2.75 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated graphics
Sound Card
Controller: AC97 audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics with 128MB Shared
Hard Drives
200GB 7,200rpm ATA Hard Drive
no worries :)
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1Intel 3770k 4.6GHz8GB (2x 4GB) Crucial BallistixSapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
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tw33k
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
CPU
Intel 3770k 4.6GHz
Motherboard
ASUS Maximus V Formula
Memory
8GB (2x 4GB) Crucial Ballistix
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire 7950 (1060/1600)
Sound Card
On Board Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Acer B273HU (via HDMI)
Screen Resolution
2048 x 1152
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 128GB
2TB WD Black
1TB Samsung F3 SATA
1TB WD Elite External
2TB WD USB 3.0
PSU
Corsair AX750 Gold
Case
Corsair Obsidian 800DW
Cooling
Corsair H100 (2x AP-121/2x UK-3000 push/pull)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless 5000
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless 5000
Internet Speed
5mb/s
Other Info
Logitech z-2300 2.1 speakers
Lamptron FC-5 v2
hey so how does some find out what hd i can put in my system?

Mobos have generally, 80 pin IDE ports, SATA 1, 2 or 3 ports.
If you use the IDE port, you will set your OS drive as the master and the new drive as the slave, by placing jumpers on each drive in approiate spot. And you will use a 80 pin flat cable with two plugs.

If you choose an SATA port, make sure the OS drive is in Port 0, cdrom in port 5, and the new drive in one of the others port 1>port 4.
 

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W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32INTEL i7 920 DO, Core2 Duo 6400KINGSTON DDR3 1333MHz, CORSAIR DDR2 800MHzEVGA GTX 260 x2, 8800 GTX
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
DIY #3, #2
OS
W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
CPU
INTEL i7 920 DO, Core2 Duo 6400
Motherboard
GIGABYTE EX58 UD3R-SLI, EP45-UD3R
Memory
KINGSTON DDR3 1333MHz, CORSAIR DDR2 800MHz
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 260 x2, 8800 GTX
Sound Card
REALTEK HD onboard, ditto
Monitor(s) Displays
SONY 40" BRAVIA LCD
Screen Resolution
1360 X 768
Hard Drives
OCZ VERTEX/RAID0 -3, Vertex 30GB
PSU
COOLERMASTER 900W, ENERMAX 850W
Case
COOLERMASTER HAF 932 x2
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
MS
Mouse
MS
Internet Speed
ADSL 3MB/768KBs
Other Info
amateur enthusiast
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