TC-885-UA92 additional hard drive

bettsmums

The TC-885-UA92 comes with an SSD 512gb drive only.  Can I add an internal hard disk?  If so 3.5 or 2.5 inch, SATA 3 6gb transfer rate and maximum size bigger than 2tb?  The computer came with an extra SATA cable the correct size to attach an internal drive to the two open SATA connectors on the motherboard.  It looks like I would also need a bracket to hold the hard drive in place.

billsey

Yes, you can add a HDD in to complement existing SSD. A 3.5" is first choice since that's what ships with some of the other SKUs, but IIRC there are also holes for a 2.5". You will need the drive, mounting screws and a SATA cable. You might also need to drop into the BIOS to enable that port if it's not on by default.

Smonty99

Hi, I'm looking at the TC-885-UA92 also and can't find specs anywhere.  With the SSD, is there room for one additional drive?  Or maybe 2 if they are 2.5"?  Appreciate any help.

billsey

Aspire TC-885 - Desktop - DT.BAPAA.031 TC-885-UA92 W10HML64 / CI5-9400 / 8G / 512GB PCI NVME

So, Windows 10 Home x64; i5-9400 CPU, 8GB RAM, expandable to 32GB (using two 16GB sticks); 512GB NVMe drive in the M.2 slot. You can put two 3.5" HDDs in if needed, though the second one might interfere with the GPU if you have a low profile full length card that would slide under the drive plate. If you have a shorty card there should be no issue.