Are you sure about having a SATA power supply available in this configuration?
Are you sure about having a SATA power supply available in this configuration?
Hi all, I bought a pre-built PC and was hoping to transfer my old SSD to the new machine, however after opening it up I don't think there are any SATA power cables to actually attach my SSD to? I don't really want to open it up any further as I'm not overly confident with putting it back together again. Please see images below along with a pic of what SSD I have. On another note, is there space on this motherboard for another M2 drive? Thanks!
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You require comprehensive information about this prebuilt item.
Sorry, I'm a bit unfamiliar with all of this. What's the best way to obtain the specs for pasting them in here?
When purchasing it new, a purchase link will be valid. If it has been used, Speccy or HWInfo will suffice.
Hopefully the overview suffices... The full report couldn't be shared due to character limits.
Thanks!
CPU details: AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (Matisse, MTS-B0), 3800 MHz at 3750 MHz.
Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING X570-PLUS with Wi-Fi.
BIOS version: 5003, installed on 10/07/2023.
Chipset: AMD X570 (Bixby).
Memory specifications: 8192 MB at 1500 MHz, with 16-18-18-36 timings.
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 using 8192 MB GDDR6 SDRAM.
Storage options: KIOXIA-EXCERIA G2 SSD (976.8 GB, NVMe) and XS2000 (2000.4 GB, E-IDE/USB).
Audio: NVIDIA TU106 for high definition audio.
Sound: AMD Family 17h/19h HD Audio Controller.
Network interfaces: Intel Wireless-AC 9260 at 160MHz and RealTek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC.
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (x64), Build 26100.6584 (24H2).
The motherboard:
TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI) - Tech Specs｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global
Enjoy top-notch gaming performance with the TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI): equipped with AMD Ryzen, improved cooling system, enhanced connectivity, and robust durability for demanding tasks.
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Features two M.2 ports and eight SATA III ports.
(This is the kind of information you need to check before making a purchase...)
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Pre-built new?
Observed a few things...
Check the memory modules (RAM).
The module on the right doesn’t seem completely secured.
There also looks like a screw is missing from the motherboard.
The GPU fan blades appear to be a bit damaged.
It seems the interior is quite dusty as well.
Nothing wrong with pointing out possible problems...
Power cables for SATA disks are sourced from the PSU, which you hadn't mentioned before. The setup appears to be a typical configuration. Check your PSU's side where the cables emerge. Usually, PSUs have multiple ports, but in modular designs, it might not have been installed properly. See the image here: https://imgur.com/Xevx1mQ. View the picture: https://i.imgur.com/Xevx1mQ.jpeg
You might be correct. Check the back side of the PC case to identify the type of PSU. If it’s semi- or fully-modular, there’s no SATA power cable connected to the PSU for shutting down drives. Verify whether unused power cables were included with the PC. For a fully-wired PSU, explore the power cable arrangement closely—likely right next to the PSU—and retrieve the SATA power cable. If you’re not comfortable with this process, take the PC to the store where it was purchased and request the SSD installation or contact their on-site technician, as they are required to offer customer support.