Installing SSD Sata Drive on Dell XPS 8930 Desktop Computer

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Installing SSD Sata Drive on Dell XPS 8930 Desktop Computer

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When you are ready to install a solid state drive inside your dell xps 8930 desktop, first decide if you are going to use Sata or NVMe; this will help you know which type of ssd drive to order for your #Computer upgrade.
Installing a sata ssd Drive inside the dell xps 8930 Desktop Computer was simple. Most Drives now are as simple as connect them and load the operating system on them like with the western digital blue 1tb ssd i installed.
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When installing a new solid state drive, you may choose to go with the same size and brand type drive if you like; I recommend though that you take this opportunity to upgrade your drive to western digital instead of using your existing drive brand if is not wd.
Your Dell XPS 8930 desktop supports both NVMe and Sata type Drives which is an advantage when upgrading your computer using both connections with a solid state drive each like I did. I would recommend using NVMe type Hard Drive instead of Sata first and leaving other drive bay areas for more upgrades later.
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On the Dell XPS 8930 Desktop Computer, you have the option to go with NVMe or sata and whichever option you prefer is up to you; know that the power supply must connect to a sata type drive whereas NVMe ssd type drives do not.
I recommend you choose a western digital type of solid state drive, in particular the blue brand which are designed for stability; these are your best hard drives to consider if you are using a sata like connection.
When wanting to install a new NVMe drive with speed in mind, you may then want to consider using a black solid state drive instead; these are designed to be the for performance.
Next time you are needing to repair your desktop computer due to not booting up, simply installing a new hard drive and operating system on it does the repairs; at that time though I recommend a 1TB ssd drive instead of a mechanical drive.
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@BM-cw6nf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was actually the only answer I found to the simple question 'why is windows not showing my new ssd'. Everywhere else forgot to point out this simple step and jumped straight to bios resets etc. Thanks for keeping it simple and logical. Good vid.

@HernandezMasterMind 4 жыл бұрын

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@insainperson6018 3 жыл бұрын

@@HernandezMasterMind how did you select the ssd to boot from in bios. Mine just goes to the older ssd that i cloned from instead of the new nvme.

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

@@insainperson6018 hi. you need to enter the bios and go to boot sequence. then select the new drive to be the second one. move your current first to third. and then make your usb or dvd as your first.. at this point you can save and restart. this will alllow it to first boot your windows disc and install os. the rest happens on its own

@Astronaut_FX 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have an incredible talent for presenting this process. I can't thank you enough for this!

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

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@jorgezamarripa7152 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Hernandez, Loved your video, Straight forward and not too much IT jargon. I subscribed and recommend this video! Happy Holidays

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for commenting and stopping by.

@jeffreycounts 9 ай бұрын

My drive initially didn't show up and I kind of freaked out. Thank you for showing how you have to go to disk management and then format it!

@HernandezMasterMind 9 ай бұрын

It was my pleasure and an important step. Please subscribe for future video

@postlucid 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Followed your instructions step by step and success with no problems. Thanks for posting!!

@HernandezMasterMind 4 жыл бұрын

im happy that it helped you. please like the video and subscribe for future computer how to.

@bayngo8702 2 жыл бұрын

usual info, thank

@HernandezMasterMind Жыл бұрын

You bet

@SweetJandalsBruv 3 жыл бұрын

Great help

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing. please subscribe for future videos on computers. marketing. website. and more

@2CODO1963 3 жыл бұрын

The XPS 8930 has the holes to mount the SSD to the existing two brackets at the bottom of the case. This would save you the cost of buying the adapter.

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

hi. yes. so is for 3.5 drives. my initial ideal for to use the space on the blue bay area not the bottom areas. I had other plans for that.

@tuluksvui747 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for this comment. I was looking to buy an adapter but now that I've read this ill just screw it straight in now. Cheers

@allthatgrowsNG 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful, thank you, ordered and install whith your instructions, a breeze! 👌🏻

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

YES. Glad to hear that. You ordered from the links listed on the video?

@richardcastillejos2534 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@HernandezMasterMind 4 жыл бұрын

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@derekneal5519 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks information on dell xps 8930 brought this 2020 great to us good ru use on dell

@HernandezMasterMind 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. subscribe for future computer videos

@gamesmix8916 4 жыл бұрын

good job man

@HernandezMasterMind 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for stopping by and liking the video. subscribe for future videos.

@dr.bombay1180 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I will be contacting you soon.

@HernandezMasterMind 4 жыл бұрын

you are welcome. please subscribe for future computer how to videos.

@keomakk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this bro

@HernandezMasterMind 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. glad it helped. I got plans for more computer videos in the coming weeks. please subscribe.

@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 5 ай бұрын

Would the 2 drives bays in the back also support SSD Sata Drives?

@HernandezMasterMind Ай бұрын

yes

@alexjames421 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one thanks thanks for this 👌

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@angelpow504ify 3 жыл бұрын

nice video bro :D

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

glad you liked it. thanks for stopping by.

@Funkbutterfly 3 жыл бұрын

I think the hard drive cage has screw holes in it so you might not need the bracket.

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Good point. The blue caddy did have pins to go inside the hard drive screw holes. I had bought the bracket already.

@larryraigrodski5381 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you use the ssd brackets that came with the computer?

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

glad you asked the question lol. I'm used to using these corsair brackets for ssd drives and so I had it all purchased and ready to go for my video. also with the idea of moving the ssd whenever I want it allows me to use it on another computer. plus in additional my job with videos is not just to show you the how to but to also promote products as an affiliate. lastly I did not realized the mounting options within the case until I was already inside lol.

@francescomanfredi5228 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much , my 8930 when powered up the original psu fan does not Speen , will you be kind to let me know what you think: If there may be a fault or if it is a characteristic of the power supply on the xps 8930 model.Mille grazie

@HernandezMasterMind Жыл бұрын

Hey there. Good question. Rule of thumb by design, the power supply should run at all times. However with newer power supply modes operating at a 'need basis' to help lower power usage could be the reason is not running at first because is not required at the moment when 'normal cooling' after a while when hardware heats up 'it automatically spins' to keep it cool. To confirm if this behavior is part of your 8930 is to know is the pc new? Few months old? Then is normal. If the pc is older and it never did this then could be a clogged fan motor. Follow up from you?

@Jayman001 2 жыл бұрын

Alain, I have same Dell desktop XPS 13, 8930. Do you have an instructional vid on Installation & Setup of new SSD and make new drive Master?

@HernandezMasterMind 2 жыл бұрын

hi. i do not have this pc any more. sold it. the configuration is straight forward. remove existing ssd from m.2 and install a new one. i added recommended products on video description. then install windows on it. follow installation wizard. if you rather keep the original drive it came with and install a new one let say as the sata 2.5 ssd option and make that the master then what you want to do is during windows installation wizard to select the second drive for os not the primary drive. it normally is labeled as such based on size and usage. for example when you are inside windows wizard the old original drive shows data used. space left. where as the new one is not formatted and has no data used. this will help you know which to choose for install as primary. my recommendation is first option. remove old. install new. then run windows. Checkout a video i did where i install windows 11. skip the upgrade step and go straight into the windows wizard so you can see the option where you choose the drive. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nK6BhbiAx9yRnnk.html please subscribe for future support and more videos

@w2jv Жыл бұрын

You did a "Masterful" presentation, thank you. I would like to add an SSD drive and I have an 8930, where can I find the SSD cable extension- Peter

@HernandezMasterMind Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks. Click on any product listed on my video. Once you are there on amazon through my link. Search for 'sata cable for ssd' find it by matching connection and order

@w2jv Жыл бұрын

@@HernandezMasterMind thank you.

@terminatorsly 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed breakdown. I'm not a computer whiz but your video made everything simple. One question for you, i have dell XPS 8930 and i'm thinking of upgrading to the new RTX 3080 and also getting a new power supply with 850 watts, my current card is RTX 2060. 3080 is longer and people pointed out that the top side exhaust fan will be obstructed by the swing out psu. It's a very compact case and i'm concerned about air circulation. Would it be too risky putting 3080 in this case and if i don't replace the fan will it over heat?

@HernandezMasterMind 4 жыл бұрын

glad you found the video helpful. please subscribe to the channel and like the video. To respond to your concern I for sure recommend a power supply upgrade of at least 500w to handle system and video card. I do not see the requirement for additional cooling fans on the case as the card offers its own cooling. the only question you need to ask is what is the length of the case and then compare that with the card you plan to install. Regardless if is compact like design you will be fine because there is enough cooling already with the case to allow for cooling and balanced air flow.

@markedmunds1966 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Don I’m planning the same upgrade into my dell 8930. I have a 1070 and an 8700 non k cpu. I’ve done heaps of research into this. I’m going to add 1 or 2 120mm fans A gainward 3080 or a similar length and height card. The gainward is 29.7cm so it’ll just fit. It’s also short enough to fit under the PSU swing arm. You need a 750w PSU minimum. You should get a modular one so you don’t have extra cords to store inside the case. I wouldn’t suggest an over clocked card as it’ll be too hot in the case. I’ve got the 92mm case fan which I’m replacing with a 120mm, it’ll require drilling some holes in the top where the round outflow is near the cpu. I’m going to move the HDD to the bottom of the case where the drive cages are there. Then I’m adding a second 120mm fan where the HDD was. You can use zip ties to hold fans in place if need be. The last part might be adding an intake fan onto the grill of the side that opens. I’m not sure about this as it will make accessing the inside difficult. I’m thinking this might be the really important fan as it’ll bring cool air into the case from outside. I’m also considering a new cpu cooler fan but I think I’ll wait and see how the rest goes first. If you want to take full advantage of a 3000 series card then an extra ssd is a must I’m going with the mx500 2tb which I’ll put next to the hdd down the bottom. This the third XPS I’ve had and the absolute worst in terms of upgrade ability. The last one with a q6600 lasted almost 10 years of gaming with only a GPU upgrade every couple of years and some ram as well. There’s some really great guides on the dell forums with pictures of flow upgrades some people have done on this case. www.dell.com/community/XPS-Desktops/XPS-8930-SE-Exhaust-Fan-and-PSU-Upgrade/td-p/7311865 This one is particularly good. Cheers let me know what you do as I’m interested to see how others handle a 3080/3070 in this case.

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

@@markedmunds1966 interesting comments. thanks for sharing. that is a good way to go about it in installing a card like the 3080 inside this type of case.

@jti1884 Жыл бұрын

Brazil ele aceita SSD M.2 NVME OU SATA? Brazil does it accept SSD M.2 NVME OR SATA?

@HernandezMasterMind Жыл бұрын

Both.

@jackk2402 3 жыл бұрын

Can you put the ssd in without the bracket?

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

the mount spot i used does not support ssd and is only intended for 3.5 drives so that is why i used the bracket so i could use that spot. leaving the bottom bay areas available for future. now if you want to skip that and use the bottom ones instead yes it support both 2.5 and 3.5 drives.

@jackk2402 3 жыл бұрын

@@HernandezMasterMind I appreciate it. I'm just letting my WD 240 GB SSD hang from the cables. Probably not the best idea.

@AdrianJiao1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! The corsair bracket came with 1 small set of screw and 1 bigger set of screw. We've used only one small set of the screw, and so, is the bigger screw set not necessary for the SSD installation?

@HernandezMasterMind 4 жыл бұрын

great question and no. the one set of screws is to mount the ssd drive. the other set of screws is to mount the bracket to the case. considering that you are probably using the existing case screws is why you never ended up using them.

@josephchan5135 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same Dell model and I just bought a Samsung M.2 2280 to install, however, the M.2 does not come with a screw to hold it down, and Dell desktop does not have one either. Can you tell me what screw size to buy in order to hold it down? Thanks

@HernandezMasterMind 2 жыл бұрын

simply search on amazon or ebay ssd 2.5 screws and find one set

@emekao 2 жыл бұрын

What if we want it to boot from this new ssd drive? What do we do different?

@HernandezMasterMind 2 жыл бұрын

You will need to re-install windows. Then during the install choosing the new drive as the destination for it. after is all done. you welcome to then format the old drive and let it act as secondary

@7khon731 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to purchase a samsung ssd 2.5 inch and I have a dell xps 8900. Do I need to buy a bracket converter (3.5 inch to 2.5 inch) in order to mount the ssd? I am planning on moving my HDD storage over to the new SSD as well. Can I just slide the SSD into the old HDD spot?

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

hi. glad you are upgrading your dell as well. you will only need a bracket to mount the sata 2.5 ssd into the case 3.5 caddy. if you are planning on installing only one ssd than go with this bracket amzn.to/3mzPQnV and if you plan to install two now or in the future then consider getting the dual bracket instead found at amzn.to/38k9TSt

@7khon731 3 жыл бұрын

@@HernandezMasterMind Hi again, so I successfully connect the HDD and SSD into my computer and I partitioned the new SSD. Now I am in the process of setting the SSD as a boot drive and then the HDD as a storage drive which I am not sure how to do. I am looking through my BIOS and I see Boot Sequence but I can't see anything that would help me so far. Any help? Ideally once I set the SSD as a boot drive, I would have to figure out how to use that SSD to run my games that need the SSD's power. I am thinking of using a program called Acronis Any help? Edit: I don't know if this information would help but under Drives, the computer does successfully see the HDD and SSD connected under the SATA 3 cables.

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

@@7khon731 hi. Good question. Alright so now that both drives are connected and showing on the bios you need to do the following. Load windows installation wizard and once you get to the selection of a drive you need to know which drive is the ssd and which is the hdd. For example look on the board at the sata connection and see which is 0 and which is 1. If both drives have the same size knowing this is important to know which to pick as the windows ssd like drive. When you know then select it as a new partition and load windows on it. You don't need to go through bios on this. Only through windows installation wizard.

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

@@7khon731 hi. the steps are simple so let me rephrase. step 1: go into bios and set the ssd drive as boot onein the sequence and hdd as your second boot. save and exit. Step 2: load windows installation and when you get to the drive step of the wizarrd select the ssd as your primary drive for windows. leave the and continue install. Step 3: once windows is up, go to control panel and open administrative tools and then disk management. there choose disks and give the second drive a letter you prefer. you may need to choose it and format it first then assign the letter. Thats it. your done. if you need side by side help I can book a call with you at no cost come to my website and subscribe for the business strategy. if we stay on for longer than 30 minutes I will charge a one time $79 for an hour and I can walk you through the whole thing. your choice.

@7khon731 3 жыл бұрын

@@HernandezMasterMind All good, thanks for the info. I sorted things out already---took a longgggg time since I'm a newbie but the SSD is working properly

@hugo842 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the extension cable for this? Could I have a link for it or a name?

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

hi. thanks for stopping by and watching. please subscribe for future videos. to respond to your question i believe you meant the ssd mount right? Corsair SSD Mounting Bracket amzn.to/3iNb152 and also WD Blue Sata 1TB SSD amzn.to/2Kis2UW

@JoeBidenSucks42069 Жыл бұрын

@@HernandezMasterMind i know this is an older question / comment, but i think they were referring to the cable that goes from the motherboard to the ssd harddrive. thank you

@Ron-ny1ru 3 жыл бұрын

will samsung 860 EVO 2.5 ssd will work on dell inspiron 3671 (replacing the 3.5 hard drive)? thanks

@HernandezMasterMind 3 жыл бұрын

yes.

@Ron-ny1ru 3 жыл бұрын

@@HernandezMasterMind Thanks for replying

@marclevine3139 8 ай бұрын

I like to label new drives YYYYMODA the date installed so today is 25 Dec 2023 I would label it 20231225D meaning it was the D drive when it was installed. I have external drive from old computer labeled 20130521C. It was the C drive on my old drive that I ot on 20130521. I replaced that computer and installed drive in an extertnal power supply on a new computer. (actually I think that was 2 computers ago.

@HernandezMasterMind 7 ай бұрын

thankyou for sharing