You leave Windows and all programs installed on that (very fast) M.2-PCIe/NVMe SSD. This C: Drive SSD is why your machine boots-up in a few seconds and programs load instantly.
You can now install a 3.5inch spinning-HDD or a 2.5inch SATA-3 SSD as D: Drive for more storage.
You can also upgrade the NVME drive but you'll need to find a way to clone the current NVME drive to the new one. I'm not sure if a cable or interface exists that would allow you to connect an NVME drive externally for the purpose of cloning. If you don't clone, you will have to install Windows from scratch including all drivers.
You can also upgrade the NVME drive but you'll need to find a way to clone the current NVME drive to the new one.
You simply create an image-file, swap the SSD, and then restore it on "bare metal".
I think my suggestion might be better suited because (even large) 2.5inch SATA SSD are cheap and plenty fast for game storage. Windows and apps would still run from NVMe-SSD.
All good advice above. But my question is more about the Aurora-R7 Dell sales site. When you purchased it from Dell, the Dell sales site listed the following SSD and HDD options. Are you saying that you did not "see" these options?
Nope, i missed that... dont remember having those options at all... the desktop was 1490e (including VAT etc)..
I was actually surprised that such a good PC only came in with 1 HD of 256gb to be honest :P
But ive read my order (the real order from dell) and it only stated that it was only coming with this HD, so its kinda my fault i guess ? Just got surprised i was not expecting that tiny HD.
The thing is, i dont know how to do this :( Im feeling so sad i didnt got it from Dell by a silly mistake. Isnt there a way to fix this ? Maybe dell could send me a drive and ill pay someone to put it in ?
Tesla1856
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You leave Windows and all programs installed on that (very fast) M.2-PCIe/NVMe SSD. This C: Drive SSD is why your machine boots-up in a few seconds and programs load instantly.
You can now install a 3.5inch spinning-HDD or a 2.5inch SATA-3 SSD as D: Drive for more storage.
https://www.dell.com/community/XPS-Desktops/XPS-8900-running-out-of-space-GPU-upgrade/m-p/6178113/highlight/true#M18387
I suggest that you (or whoever is doing the work) read the manual very carefully. Try not to destroy the computer.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/alienware-aurora-r7-desktop/manuals
amstel78
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You can also upgrade the NVME drive but you'll need to find a way to clone the current NVME drive to the new one. I'm not sure if a cable or interface exists that would allow you to connect an NVME drive externally for the purpose of cloning. If you don't clone, you will have to install Windows from scratch including all drivers.
Tesla1856
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You simply create an image-file, swap the SSD, and then restore it on "bare metal".
I think my suggestion might be better suited because (even large) 2.5inch SATA SSD are cheap and plenty fast for game storage. Windows and apps would still run from NVMe-SSD.
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Ziden,
All good advice above. But my question is more about the Aurora-R7 Dell sales site. When you purchased it from Dell, the Dell sales site listed the following SSD and HDD options. Are you saying that you did not "see" these options?
Ziden
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October 1st, 2018 11:00
I just saw that the 2tb sata should be included in the price ? Now im confused... I did not see that defo.
Ziden
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October 1st, 2018 11:00
Nope, i missed that... dont remember having those options at all... the desktop was 1490e (including VAT etc)..
I was actually surprised that such a good PC only came in with 1 HD of 256gb to be honest :P
But ive read my order (the real order from dell) and it only stated that it was only coming with this HD, so its kinda my fault i guess ? Just got surprised i was not expecting that tiny HD.
PentatonicSteel
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October 1st, 2018 16:00
Are you sure you don't have the hdd installed as well? I know it's a dumb question...but you have checked your storage options under your c: right?
If you pulled your side panel off, the hdd is located at the front of the case above the front fan.
If it is there physically, check to make sure it's connections haven't been disconnected.
Ziden
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Ziden
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October 4th, 2018 07:00
Should it be there by default ?
PentatonicSteel
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October 8th, 2018 08:00
Not sure. Possibly...as I don't remember seeing an "256 ssd only" option, but perhaps there was.
It would be the simplest of upgrades to add an HDD or even an additional sata ssd to increase your storage.
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Tesla1856
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October 14th, 2018 12:00
There is no "default". Most configs are custom.
Check your Invoice.
Tesla1856
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October 14th, 2018 12:00
Whoever you buy the additional drive from will send it to you.
Yes, you can pay someone to install it for you.
... Pretty much what I said in 1st post weeks ago :Smile: