Upgrading a T3620 HDD to an SSD

• Anything I should look out for in compatibility? I do see an M2 slot but I dont know if the linked 980 wouod work with that/the PCI slots, or if I need any extra parts/procedures for tgat, the 3620s a slightly older system so I wanna make sure things go smooth.

https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Internal-Gaming-MZ-V8P2T0B-AM/dp/B08RK2SR23/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=30K8BQJ8C15AM&keywords=980%2Bevo%2B2tb+amsubg&qid=1641347149&sprefix=980%2Bevo%2B2tb+amsubg%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-4

I got recommendations for an NVME drive for speed reasons, anything special I need for that? I did see while checking specifications that there's an M2 slot alongside a few PCI slots, though not sure if there's anything special I need for those.

it would work too.  I would change bios sata operation from RAID to AHCI before installing NVMe ssd.

yes Samsung 980 NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB works in this pc, evidenced by user benchmark. 

Good to know.

Is the M2 slot PCIe or SATA? If its the latter then I can probably look for a decent SATA SSD in its place, but wanting to be sure on these.

m.2 sata ssd has same speed as 2.5" sata ssd.  M.2 is just a form factor.

your pc M.2 does not support sata ssd based on spec.  Dell-Precision-Tower-3000-Series-3620-Spec-Sheet.pdf

I see user validated samsung 980 nvme in this model.  I do not see why 980 would have trouble.

Dell Precision Tower 3620 Performance Results - UserBenchmark

for more user validation of 980 UserBenchmark: PC Build Comparisons

I heard thats a PCIe slot and the 980s PCIe, not SATA, so I'm guessing PCIe would work?

EDIT: I see that at the top, I'm reckoning it'd work. Iknow I need some screws but not sure I'd there's any extra stuff I need for it, or if its just "Screw it in place and you golden" , barring a BIOS check.

Good to know.

I know I should check the BIOS but is there anything else I should check like PSU?

EDIT: Forums acting weird on Mobile so sorry for any double posts

Got it.

Should I be concerned about heating? O know there's heatsinks and thermal pads and I'm planning on getting those too, but I'm wondering if its alright given how the casing is. It might be more open than I assume, and I also lack a GPU since I'm not getting that.for this system, but still

bios sata operation change to AHCI.  that is it.  no need to be concerned of psu.

Re: Should I be concerned about heating?

no.  no worries.

1) You are getting HDD errors because you have Seagate drives. That is normal for Seagate drives, because those are useful only in recycling furnace.

Try HGST enterprise class drives. They are have virtually eternal lifespan.

2)SSDs die from using, particularly under Windows system partition, because Windows writes too much small trash data to temporary folders. SSDs may loose data in 4-10 years when not powered up. SSD's may loose all the data in a moment when incorrectly powered down, or when a power surge occurs. For getting a higher than Seagate reliability, you have to get an enterprise class SSD with power loss protection. These are at least 2 times expensive; but usually worth investment. I have such at home, and it had already saved the day many times. https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/ssd/enterprise-ssd/

3)Your motherboard may support NVME drives, just check the manual. If yes, you either need am nvme bay kit, or a simple PCI-e to M.2 adapter which you can find at Amazon for $10

Got it, any recommended screws? Checkijg the manual didn't mention any particular screws, I know Philips 0 is a common one though don't know if there's any particular size that I need for the 3620 specifically, since you usually don't want it to be TOO long.