need help for hard drive

[musicshootout198]

alright i got me a gaming laptop and download a bunch of games like team fortress 2, garry's mod etc but now it's full and need to figure where to find a cheap hard drive anyone know where to find one? and also if anyone curious about my gaming laptop it's acer nitro 5

[DarkCrystalMethod]

Back when I only had 15 games I made sure to have them all installed, just in case I wanted to play any of them instantly. With just under 300 games that has become impossible. I now plan which games I'll be playing so that at least those will be available, and uninstall the rest. I have about 6 installed but when I'm done I'll uninstall and make room for the next set of games.
Are you looking to stuff the biggest hard drive(capacity) into that laptop or perhaps have some external drives which might have sets of games already completely installed(from your library)?

[Iceira]

Is google broken in your country or best buy or whatever big pc brand there is where you live,
dont think we are after you here , we are not, but then you think over this how can that be a steam problem , in what hard drive you buy or change in the pc, im sure a steam moderator will move you to hardware and operating system.

this reply is also made so you get to know own store or learn to keep a basic knowledge in own country. ( such is required to learn on pc.) has nothing to do with me and the reply , diffrence is we all learn this along the way. )

[musicshootout198]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Iceira W10:

Is google broken in your country or best buy or whatever big pc brand there is where you live,
dont think we are after you here , we are not, but then you think over this how can that be a steam problem , in what hard drive you buy or change in the pc, im sure a steam moderator will move you to hardware and operating system.

this reply is also made so you get to know own store or learn to keep a basic knowledge in own country. ( such is required to learn on pc.) has nothing to do with me and the reply , diffrence is we all learn this along the way. )

Eh I just need extra hard drive and need something cheep nothing else to be honest

[✨Saint✨]

I needed a new HDD a few moths ago, I got a Toshiba Canvio Gaming HDD with 4 TB of space, very fast, and should be under 100 $ in your country.

[PopinFRESH]

Ursprungligen skrivet av musicshootout198:

Ursprungligen skrivet av Iceira W10:

Is google broken in your country or best buy or whatever big pc brand there is where you live,
dont think we are after you here , we are not, but then you think over this how can that be a steam problem , in what hard drive you buy or change in the pc, im sure a steam moderator will move you to hardware and operating system.

this reply is also made so you get to know own store or learn to keep a basic knowledge in own country. ( such is required to learn on pc.) has nothing to do with me and the reply , diffrence is we all learn this along the way. )

Eh I just need extra hard drive and need something cheep nothing else to be honest

No idea what Iceira W10 is on about. @OP are you looking for something internal or an external drive to supplement your internal drive?

The Acer Nitro 5 is really a series of models so there are multiple configurations with different specs that are part of that series. The full model number would look something like AN517-41-R3NX which should be specific enough to see what specifications you have.

Otherwise,

• What size drive came with your laptop?
  
• What do you consider cheep?

[musicshootout198]

Ursprungligen skrivet av PopinFRESH:

Ursprungligen skrivet av musicshootout198:

Eh I just need extra hard drive and need something cheep nothing else to be honest

No idea what Iceira W10 is on about. @OP are you looking for something internal or an external drive to supplement your internal drive?

The Acer Nitro 5 is really a series of models so there are multiple configurations with different specs that are part of that series. The full model number would look something like AN517-41-R3NX which should be specific enough to see what specifications you have.

Otherwise,

• What size drive came with your laptop?
  
• What do you consider cheep?

Let see for my gaming laptop is Acer nitro 5 and what I consider cheep? To be honest not sure which type I just need like a cheep gb that doesn’t cost money like alot

[76561198343548661]

i ve got 2TB hdd and it s enough to store games . You ve got a laptop , so it should be thin and small in size , if installation of hdd is possible at all

i checked but couldnt find 2TB 2,5 inch hdd , so get an ssd . 1TB is around $100

[Daggoth]

Before going out and buying a 2.5" drive, actually check what you can fit.
Quick look says Nitro 5 has 2 x m.2 slots, meaning you need to fit a nice shiny m.2 drive in there. Although some places say there's also a 2.5" slot. Check before buying things.

[76561198343548661]

but not too expensive now

[musicshootout198]

Ursprungligen skrivet av littlecat20160:

i ve got 2TB hdd and it s enough to store games . You ve got a laptop , so it should be thin and small in size , if installation of hdd is possible at all

i checked but couldnt find 2TB 2,5 inch hdd , so get an ssd . 1TB is around $100

Ok but first what’s the difference between hdd and sdd?

[76561198343548661]

hdd s are comprised of rotating metal disks , where data are recorded . ssds are made of chips and deliver high read/write speed

[musicshootout198]

I see and also I found this on Amazon and not sure if this can support the Acer nitro 5



https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-2-5-inch-laptop-5400rpm-MQ01ABD050/dp/B008RZLSWE/ref=mp_s_a_1_35?crid=3HKMLE10EJN29&keywords=acer+nitro+5+hdd+storage&qid=1650439629&sprefix=acer+nitro+5+hdd+storage%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-35

[PopinFRESH]

Assuming there is just a language barrier.

Acer nitro 5 is not a model, it is a series of models. Look on the bottom of the laptop for a label which should have the full model number which will be specific to that configuration. The model number will look similar to this: AN517-41-R3NX


What size drive does your laptop currently have? You can find the size in File Explorer > This PC


Do you want to replace the current drive inside your laptop or use an external drive?


What do you consider a lot of money? Is $100 USD a lot? is $200 USD alot?

[musicshootout198]

Ursprungligen skrivet av PopinFRESH:

Assuming there is just a language barrier.

Acer nitro 5 is not a model, it is a series of models. Look on the bottom of the laptop for a label which should have the full model number which will be specific to that configuration. The model number will look similar to this: AN517-41-R3NX


What size drive does your laptop currently have? You can find the size in File Explorer > This PC


Do you want to replace the current drive inside your laptop or use an external drive?


What do you consider a lot of money? Is $100 USD a lot? is $200 USD alot?

let see mine is around 4.21 free of 237 and i just need an extra hardrive and yes i know mine is a model and all

[PopinFRESH]

Here is a 1TB external USB 3.2 SSD for ~$115 USD

https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Portable-SSD-1TB-MU-PC1T0T/dp/B0874XN4D8/?th=1

Seems like you currently have a 256GB internal SSD so that will be an additional 4x the amount of storage you currently have.

If you would rather replace your internal SSD, I'd ask again for your specific model number from the label on the bottom of the laptop to know which manual to look at for your specific model.