I have an HP Pavilion P6000 Series computer that's about 15 years old, and I'm considering swapping out the current Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 HDD for an SSD to boost speed. Additionally, I plan to replace Windows 10 with a Linux operating system. It's been a while since I've dealt with hardware—last time was back in the old i386 days when I built my own PC. Here are some relevant specs from hwinfo:
- Motherboard: FOXCONN 2A92 (AMD 785G + SB750/SB710)
- BIOS: American Megatrends, dated 04/12/2010
- SATA Host Controller: Supports 3.0 Gbps, AHCI enabled.
Given this setup, should I expect any problems with the transition?
2 Answers
You shouldn't run into any problems as long as you opt for a SATA SSD. Just ensure it's the right form factor—you're looking for a 2.5" SSD, which resembles an older laptop hard drive. Your machine likely won't support M.2 SSDs, so stick to the SATA type!
Thanks for the reassurance! I had that thought too, but I read some posts online about potential driver issues. It's good to know it should work.
One thing to keep in mind is not to switch to Linux just because someone suggested it. Make sure it's what you really want!
Good point! I’ve got 20 years of Linux experience under my belt, and I'm eager to upgrade this PC. The end of support for Win10 is the perfect push for me.
Exactly! Just be wary of M.2 drives; even if they say they're using SATA, they won't work without the proper M.2 slot. Stick with SATA cables, and you'll be good!