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Add second Harddisk in Dell Optiplex 780 SFF
Hi,
I have dell Optiplex 780 SFF (Small Form Factor) PC. It have 3 SATA options. I want to add 2nd hard drive in it but I can't see any power cable for 2nd Hard drive.
At present I have One SATA Hard Drive and One SATA Super Combo. But the power cable of SATA Super combo is very unique I can't able to give power from that cable to my 2nd Hard Drive.
Is there any possibility to add 2nd Hard drive in PC case ???
Best Regards,
Dani
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January 2nd, 2014 04:00
Hi Dani,
The SFF uses a slim optical drive which does not take a standard SATA power connection. You'll need to purchase an adapter or SATA power cable splitter to provide power to a second hard drive.
danish_smartpk
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January 6th, 2014 11:00
Thank you for your quick response. Now I have 2 Harddrives in Dell Optiplex 780 SFF :emotion-2:
Thank you very much.
narithlot
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January 31st, 2014 15:00
how did u do it?
narithlot
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January 31st, 2014 15:00
how did u do it? i would also like to put in a second hdd?
danish_smartpk
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January 31st, 2014 22:00
I have purchase "SATA power cable splitter" and attached 2 Harddisks very simple.
You can check Image through this following link:
img1.buyincoins.com/gallery/sata-2sata-power-splitter-01.jpg
http://img1.buyincoins.com/gallery/sata-2sata-power-splitter-01.jpg
narithlot
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January 31st, 2014 23:00
oh nice i was looking at that earlier, but wasnt sure; where did u put the second hdd?
danish_smartpk
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February 1st, 2014 10:00
I just put the 2nd Harddrive under Dvd Writer. There is enough place under DVD Writer for Harddrive.
Attached is the image in which I highlight the 2nd Harddrive in red circle.
narithlot
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February 1st, 2014 12:00
awesome thanks for all the help! but can you take a picture of the whole system? i want to see an overview of how everything looks thanks again
richpisces
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March 17th, 2014 05:00
Hi,
Please may I ask a few of questions regarding this thread:
1. Can the Dell 780 SFF PSU handle the additional HDD without stress?
2. Is the SATA HDD a 3.5" standard size?
3. Can the additional drive be "Located" by screws, or does it just lay in the position as shown in the pic?
I hope someone can advise a newbie such as me. :emotion-10:
narithlot
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March 17th, 2014 14:00
1. yes
2. yes, but i used 2.5 to 3.5 adapter and it fits perfectly
3. i think to u could screws but its such a snug fit that u can do without
mcleod55
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March 22nd, 2014 15:00
Does the HDD get hot in this setup?
mcleod55
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March 22nd, 2014 15:00
I'm not sure if you answered this question. I would like to do the same thing to mine.
1. Can the Dell 780 SFF PSU handle the additional HDD without stress?
narithlot
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March 22nd, 2014 19:00
nope it run fine
richpisces
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March 23rd, 2014 05:00
Regarding the possible PSU overhead issue: The DT and Mini Tower, have a more powerful PSU than the SFF. So I'm thinking if you are using an additional Half Height/Low Profile Video Card and want to add a 3.5" HDD as well - I wouldn't risk it.
I have checked the space formally allocated to a floppy drive and yes, there is just enough space for a 3.5" HDD. But I still have reservations. Conventional wisdom has always stated that a 3.5" HDD requires at least, some air space surrounding it, to dissapate heat.
So: 2.5" HDD seems to be the way to go (like narithlot). They use less power and in an open carrier frame, will have space for air to circulate. It is a pity, because I've got plenty of spare 3.5" drives! Anybody got a cheap Hitachi 2.5" they don't want?
mcleod55
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March 23rd, 2014 07:00
I have installed a Crucial SSD in a 3 1/2 inch mount. I'm thinking about maybe putting the SSD under the DVD burner and putting the 3 1/2 inch HDD where it belongs for storage "stuff". I'm just wondering about the 235w power supply. I do have a low profile video card installed
Dell Optiplex 780 SFF