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I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
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the question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 4-6 TB drives
I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
hard-drive memory storage
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Any 3,5in drive should fit int any 3,5in drive bay.
– RalfFriedl
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@LPChip - Windows 7 64-bit supports GPT. I have personally used disks larger then 2 TB on Windows 7.
– Ramhound
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@RalfFriedl - In fact NOT true. They moved the screw-holes on drives 'bigger' than 4TB... so check for fixing compatibility. [Some drives restored the old fixings for compatibility, but not all]
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https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-7200RPM-SATA-Cache/dp/B00BFFQMCY?th=1
the question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 4-6 TB drives
I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
hard-drive memory storage
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the question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 4-6 TB drives
I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
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hard-drive memory storage
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Any 3,5in drive should fit int any 3,5in drive bay.
– RalfFriedl
1 hour ago
1
@LPChip - Windows 7 64-bit supports GPT. I have personally used disks larger then 2 TB on Windows 7.
– Ramhound
1 hour ago
1
@RalfFriedl - In fact NOT true. They moved the screw-holes on drives 'bigger' than 4TB... so check for fixing compatibility. [Some drives restored the old fixings for compatibility, but not all]
– Tetsujin
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Any 3,5in drive should fit int any 3,5in drive bay.
– RalfFriedl
1 hour ago
1
@LPChip - Windows 7 64-bit supports GPT. I have personally used disks larger then 2 TB on Windows 7.
– Ramhound
1 hour ago
1
@RalfFriedl - In fact NOT true. They moved the screw-holes on drives 'bigger' than 4TB... so check for fixing compatibility. [Some drives restored the old fixings for compatibility, but not all]
– Tetsujin
1 hour ago
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Any 3,5in drive should fit int any 3,5in drive bay.
– RalfFriedl
1 hour ago
Any 3,5in drive should fit int any 3,5in drive bay.
– RalfFriedl
1 hour ago
1
1
@LPChip - Windows 7 64-bit supports GPT. I have personally used disks larger then 2 TB on Windows 7.
– Ramhound
1 hour ago
@LPChip - Windows 7 64-bit supports GPT. I have personally used disks larger then 2 TB on Windows 7.
– Ramhound
1 hour ago
1
1
@RalfFriedl - In fact NOT true. They moved the screw-holes on drives 'bigger' than 4TB... so check for fixing compatibility. [Some drives restored the old fixings for compatibility, but not all]
– Tetsujin
1 hour ago
@RalfFriedl - In fact NOT true. They moved the screw-holes on drives 'bigger' than 4TB... so check for fixing compatibility. [Some drives restored the old fixings for compatibility, but not all]
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1 hour ago
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See the Microsoft article
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB.
It lists the conditions for using a disk larger than 2 TB :
- The disk must be initialized as GPT
- Boot must use UEFI and not BIOS
- Windows must be 64-bit
- The disk controller must support 64-bit addresses
You should check these conditions, but I think your computer is recent
enough for them to apply.
answered 1 hour ago
harrymc
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The requirements for a harddisk this size are the following:
- Motherboard/BIOS needs to be able to support it, but usually a bios firmware update could add support at a later stage.
- It must support and use UEFI
- The filesystem needs to be able to support this. This means NTFS, XFAT on windows with GUID partition table.
- Windows 7 or newer (because of GUID GPT and UEFI requirements)
- It must use a windows 64-bit OS.
Given that you use Windows 10, you can use the GUID GPT. Your motherboard should also support the drive without the need to do a bios firmware update, so yes, you can use a disk this large.
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
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LPChip
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@Ramhound ah thanks for the mention. I misread the article that said Windows 7 was not supported. They mentioned the 32 bit only... missed that detail. Fixed. :)
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1 hour ago
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The question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 6 TB drives I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 all support creating a single 6 TB partition.
Windows can only boot from GPT on UEFI-based computers running 64-bit
versions of Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and corresponding server
versions.
However, when Windows is installed on an unallocated disk, several partitions will be created by the installer, so the system partition will not be 6 TB but slightly smaller. This is due to the fact several required partitions will be created. This is the case for any version of Windows that supports GPT.
- EFI System Partition (Required)
- Recovery Image Partition (optional but created by default)
- Windows System Partition (Required)
- Microsoft Reserved Partition (Required Windows 10 only)
Each partition can have a maximum of 18 EB (Exabytes)
When you deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device, you must format the
hard drive that includes the Windows partition by using a GUID
partition table (GPT) file system. Additional drives may use either
the GPT or the master boot record (MBR) file format.
In order to deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device the following must be true.
To meet these conditions, the following prerequisites apply:
The disk must be initialized by using GPT.
The system firmware must use UEFI.
The latest storage drivers from your storage controller manufacturer must be installed.
- The Windows version must be one of the following (64-bit only, but including all SKU editions):
- Windows Server 2008 or newer
- Windows Vista or newer
Note:
Windows does not support starting GPT-initialized volumes by using
UEFI systems on 32-bit versions of Windows. Also, legacy BIOS systems
do not support starting GPT-partitioned volumes.
Just because GPT allows a single partition to be 18 EB, does not mean, Windows supports it. At the end of the day you are limited by the device controller the drive is connected to. While it's possible your controller does not support a 6 TB drive, it's unlikely, limitations like that, typically did not get introduced to the SATA controllers that typically exist on a motherboard.
While I would love to indicate, if a 6 TB drive would work with your system, you have not provided enough information to make that conclusion. I can tell you, that the Intel chipset that the i7 6700 supports, supports 6 TB+ drives. So unless the physical dimensions, of the drive are incompatible with your specific system, there isn't a technical issue from the hardware nor software running on your machine.
Sources:
UEFI/GPT-based hard drive partitions
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB
What’s the Difference Between GPT and MBR When Partitioning a Drive?
answered 19 mins ago
Ramhound
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Yes, it will; it's new enough to NTFS-format and use the entire drive. The limit for Windows 10 and the modern GPT partition tables is 18 million terabytes, so it's AOK!
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4 Answers
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up vote
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See the Microsoft article
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB.
It lists the conditions for using a disk larger than 2 TB :
- The disk must be initialized as GPT
- Boot must use UEFI and not BIOS
- Windows must be 64-bit
- The disk controller must support 64-bit addresses
You should check these conditions, but I think your computer is recent
enough for them to apply.
answered 1 hour ago
harrymc
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up vote
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See the Microsoft article
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB.
It lists the conditions for using a disk larger than 2 TB :
- The disk must be initialized as GPT
- Boot must use UEFI and not BIOS
- Windows must be 64-bit
- The disk controller must support 64-bit addresses
You should check these conditions, but I think your computer is recent
enough for them to apply.
answered 1 hour ago
harrymc
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up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
See the Microsoft article
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB.
It lists the conditions for using a disk larger than 2 TB :
- The disk must be initialized as GPT
- Boot must use UEFI and not BIOS
- Windows must be 64-bit
- The disk controller must support 64-bit addresses
You should check these conditions, but I think your computer is recent
enough for them to apply.
answered 1 hour ago
harrymc
238k10244525
See the Microsoft article
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB.
It lists the conditions for using a disk larger than 2 TB :
- The disk must be initialized as GPT
- Boot must use UEFI and not BIOS
- Windows must be 64-bit
- The disk controller must support 64-bit addresses
You should check these conditions, but I think your computer is recent
enough for them to apply.
answered 1 hour ago
harrymc
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answered 1 hour ago
harrymc
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answered 1 hour ago
harrymc
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answered 1 hour ago
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The requirements for a harddisk this size are the following:
- Motherboard/BIOS needs to be able to support it, but usually a bios firmware update could add support at a later stage.
- It must support and use UEFI
- The filesystem needs to be able to support this. This means NTFS, XFAT on windows with GUID partition table.
- Windows 7 or newer (because of GUID GPT and UEFI requirements)
- It must use a windows 64-bit OS.
Given that you use Windows 10, you can use the GUID GPT. Your motherboard should also support the drive without the need to do a bios firmware update, so yes, you can use a disk this large.
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
505116
answered 1 hour ago
LPChip
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@Ramhound ah thanks for the mention. I misread the article that said Windows 7 was not supported. They mentioned the 32 bit only... missed that detail. Fixed. :)
– LPChip
1 hour ago
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up vote
1
down vote
The requirements for a harddisk this size are the following:
- Motherboard/BIOS needs to be able to support it, but usually a bios firmware update could add support at a later stage.
- It must support and use UEFI
- The filesystem needs to be able to support this. This means NTFS, XFAT on windows with GUID partition table.
- Windows 7 or newer (because of GUID GPT and UEFI requirements)
- It must use a windows 64-bit OS.
Given that you use Windows 10, you can use the GUID GPT. Your motherboard should also support the drive without the need to do a bios firmware update, so yes, you can use a disk this large.
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
505116
answered 1 hour ago
LPChip
33.6k44479
@Ramhound ah thanks for the mention. I misread the article that said Windows 7 was not supported. They mentioned the 32 bit only... missed that detail. Fixed. :)
– LPChip
1 hour ago
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up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
The requirements for a harddisk this size are the following:
- Motherboard/BIOS needs to be able to support it, but usually a bios firmware update could add support at a later stage.
- It must support and use UEFI
- The filesystem needs to be able to support this. This means NTFS, XFAT on windows with GUID partition table.
- Windows 7 or newer (because of GUID GPT and UEFI requirements)
- It must use a windows 64-bit OS.
Given that you use Windows 10, you can use the GUID GPT. Your motherboard should also support the drive without the need to do a bios firmware update, so yes, you can use a disk this large.
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
505116
answered 1 hour ago
LPChip
33.6k44479
The requirements for a harddisk this size are the following:
- Motherboard/BIOS needs to be able to support it, but usually a bios firmware update could add support at a later stage.
- It must support and use UEFI
- The filesystem needs to be able to support this. This means NTFS, XFAT on windows with GUID partition table.
- Windows 7 or newer (because of GUID GPT and UEFI requirements)
- It must use a windows 64-bit OS.
Given that you use Windows 10, you can use the GUID GPT. Your motherboard should also support the drive without the need to do a bios firmware update, so yes, you can use a disk this large.
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
505116
answered 1 hour ago
LPChip
33.6k44479
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
505116
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
505116
edited 1 hour ago
Nordlys Jeger
505116
505116
answered 1 hour ago
LPChip
33.6k44479
answered 1 hour ago
LPChip
33.6k44479
answered 1 hour ago
LPChip
33.6k44479
33.6k44479
@Ramhound ah thanks for the mention. I misread the article that said Windows 7 was not supported. They mentioned the 32 bit only... missed that detail. Fixed. :)
– LPChip
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
@Ramhound ah thanks for the mention. I misread the article that said Windows 7 was not supported. They mentioned the 32 bit only... missed that detail. Fixed. :)
– LPChip
1 hour ago
@Ramhound ah thanks for the mention. I misread the article that said Windows 7 was not supported. They mentioned the 32 bit only... missed that detail. Fixed. :)
– LPChip
1 hour ago
@Ramhound ah thanks for the mention. I misread the article that said Windows 7 was not supported. They mentioned the 32 bit only... missed that detail. Fixed. :)
– LPChip
1 hour ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
The question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 6 TB drives I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 all support creating a single 6 TB partition.
Windows can only boot from GPT on UEFI-based computers running 64-bit
versions of Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and corresponding server
versions.
However, when Windows is installed on an unallocated disk, several partitions will be created by the installer, so the system partition will not be 6 TB but slightly smaller. This is due to the fact several required partitions will be created. This is the case for any version of Windows that supports GPT.
- EFI System Partition (Required)
- Recovery Image Partition (optional but created by default)
- Windows System Partition (Required)
- Microsoft Reserved Partition (Required Windows 10 only)
Each partition can have a maximum of 18 EB (Exabytes)
When you deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device, you must format the
hard drive that includes the Windows partition by using a GUID
partition table (GPT) file system. Additional drives may use either
the GPT or the master boot record (MBR) file format.
In order to deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device the following must be true.
To meet these conditions, the following prerequisites apply:
The disk must be initialized by using GPT.
The system firmware must use UEFI.
The latest storage drivers from your storage controller manufacturer must be installed.
- The Windows version must be one of the following (64-bit only, but including all SKU editions):
- Windows Server 2008 or newer
- Windows Vista or newer
Note:
Windows does not support starting GPT-initialized volumes by using
UEFI systems on 32-bit versions of Windows. Also, legacy BIOS systems
do not support starting GPT-partitioned volumes.
Just because GPT allows a single partition to be 18 EB, does not mean, Windows supports it. At the end of the day you are limited by the device controller the drive is connected to. While it's possible your controller does not support a 6 TB drive, it's unlikely, limitations like that, typically did not get introduced to the SATA controllers that typically exist on a motherboard.
While I would love to indicate, if a 6 TB drive would work with your system, you have not provided enough information to make that conclusion. I can tell you, that the Intel chipset that the i7 6700 supports, supports 6 TB+ drives. So unless the physical dimensions, of the drive are incompatible with your specific system, there isn't a technical issue from the hardware nor software running on your machine.
Sources:
UEFI/GPT-based hard drive partitions
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB
What’s the Difference Between GPT and MBR When Partitioning a Drive?
answered 19 mins ago
Ramhound
17.7k145674
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
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The question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 6 TB drives I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 all support creating a single 6 TB partition.
Windows can only boot from GPT on UEFI-based computers running 64-bit
versions of Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and corresponding server
versions.
However, when Windows is installed on an unallocated disk, several partitions will be created by the installer, so the system partition will not be 6 TB but slightly smaller. This is due to the fact several required partitions will be created. This is the case for any version of Windows that supports GPT.
- EFI System Partition (Required)
- Recovery Image Partition (optional but created by default)
- Windows System Partition (Required)
- Microsoft Reserved Partition (Required Windows 10 only)
Each partition can have a maximum of 18 EB (Exabytes)
When you deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device, you must format the
hard drive that includes the Windows partition by using a GUID
partition table (GPT) file system. Additional drives may use either
the GPT or the master boot record (MBR) file format.
In order to deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device the following must be true.
To meet these conditions, the following prerequisites apply:
The disk must be initialized by using GPT.
The system firmware must use UEFI.
The latest storage drivers from your storage controller manufacturer must be installed.
- The Windows version must be one of the following (64-bit only, but including all SKU editions):
- Windows Server 2008 or newer
- Windows Vista or newer
Note:
Windows does not support starting GPT-initialized volumes by using
UEFI systems on 32-bit versions of Windows. Also, legacy BIOS systems
do not support starting GPT-partitioned volumes.
Just because GPT allows a single partition to be 18 EB, does not mean, Windows supports it. At the end of the day you are limited by the device controller the drive is connected to. While it's possible your controller does not support a 6 TB drive, it's unlikely, limitations like that, typically did not get introduced to the SATA controllers that typically exist on a motherboard.
While I would love to indicate, if a 6 TB drive would work with your system, you have not provided enough information to make that conclusion. I can tell you, that the Intel chipset that the i7 6700 supports, supports 6 TB+ drives. So unless the physical dimensions, of the drive are incompatible with your specific system, there isn't a technical issue from the hardware nor software running on your machine.
Sources:
UEFI/GPT-based hard drive partitions
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB
What’s the Difference Between GPT and MBR When Partitioning a Drive?
answered 19 mins ago
Ramhound
17.7k145674
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
The question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 6 TB drives I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 all support creating a single 6 TB partition.
Windows can only boot from GPT on UEFI-based computers running 64-bit
versions of Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and corresponding server
versions.
However, when Windows is installed on an unallocated disk, several partitions will be created by the installer, so the system partition will not be 6 TB but slightly smaller. This is due to the fact several required partitions will be created. This is the case for any version of Windows that supports GPT.
- EFI System Partition (Required)
- Recovery Image Partition (optional but created by default)
- Windows System Partition (Required)
- Microsoft Reserved Partition (Required Windows 10 only)
Each partition can have a maximum of 18 EB (Exabytes)
When you deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device, you must format the
hard drive that includes the Windows partition by using a GUID
partition table (GPT) file system. Additional drives may use either
the GPT or the master boot record (MBR) file format.
In order to deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device the following must be true.
To meet these conditions, the following prerequisites apply:
The disk must be initialized by using GPT.
The system firmware must use UEFI.
The latest storage drivers from your storage controller manufacturer must be installed.
- The Windows version must be one of the following (64-bit only, but including all SKU editions):
- Windows Server 2008 or newer
- Windows Vista or newer
Note:
Windows does not support starting GPT-initialized volumes by using
UEFI systems on 32-bit versions of Windows. Also, legacy BIOS systems
do not support starting GPT-partitioned volumes.
Just because GPT allows a single partition to be 18 EB, does not mean, Windows supports it. At the end of the day you are limited by the device controller the drive is connected to. While it's possible your controller does not support a 6 TB drive, it's unlikely, limitations like that, typically did not get introduced to the SATA controllers that typically exist on a motherboard.
While I would love to indicate, if a 6 TB drive would work with your system, you have not provided enough information to make that conclusion. I can tell you, that the Intel chipset that the i7 6700 supports, supports 6 TB+ drives. So unless the physical dimensions, of the drive are incompatible with your specific system, there isn't a technical issue from the hardware nor software running on your machine.
Sources:
UEFI/GPT-based hard drive partitions
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB
What’s the Difference Between GPT and MBR When Partitioning a Drive?
answered 19 mins ago
Ramhound
17.7k145674
The question is not solely aimed at seagate drives but any other competitor with 6 TB drives I currently have an 1 TB and want a bigger one and worried about compatibility
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 all support creating a single 6 TB partition.
Windows can only boot from GPT on UEFI-based computers running 64-bit
versions of Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and corresponding server
versions.
However, when Windows is installed on an unallocated disk, several partitions will be created by the installer, so the system partition will not be 6 TB but slightly smaller. This is due to the fact several required partitions will be created. This is the case for any version of Windows that supports GPT.
- EFI System Partition (Required)
- Recovery Image Partition (optional but created by default)
- Windows System Partition (Required)
- Microsoft Reserved Partition (Required Windows 10 only)
Each partition can have a maximum of 18 EB (Exabytes)
When you deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device, you must format the
hard drive that includes the Windows partition by using a GUID
partition table (GPT) file system. Additional drives may use either
the GPT or the master boot record (MBR) file format.
In order to deploy Windows to a UEFI-based device the following must be true.
To meet these conditions, the following prerequisites apply:
The disk must be initialized by using GPT.
The system firmware must use UEFI.
The latest storage drivers from your storage controller manufacturer must be installed.
- The Windows version must be one of the following (64-bit only, but including all SKU editions):
- Windows Server 2008 or newer
- Windows Vista or newer
Note:
Windows does not support starting GPT-initialized volumes by using
UEFI systems on 32-bit versions of Windows. Also, legacy BIOS systems
do not support starting GPT-partitioned volumes.
Just because GPT allows a single partition to be 18 EB, does not mean, Windows supports it. At the end of the day you are limited by the device controller the drive is connected to. While it's possible your controller does not support a 6 TB drive, it's unlikely, limitations like that, typically did not get introduced to the SATA controllers that typically exist on a motherboard.
While I would love to indicate, if a 6 TB drive would work with your system, you have not provided enough information to make that conclusion. I can tell you, that the Intel chipset that the i7 6700 supports, supports 6 TB+ drives. So unless the physical dimensions, of the drive are incompatible with your specific system, there isn't a technical issue from the hardware nor software running on your machine.
Sources:
UEFI/GPT-based hard drive partitions
Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB
What’s the Difference Between GPT and MBR When Partitioning a Drive?
answered 19 mins ago
Ramhound
17.7k145674
edited 9 mins ago
answered 19 mins ago
Ramhound
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Ramhound
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answered 19 mins ago
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Yes, it will; it's new enough to NTFS-format and use the entire drive. The limit for Windows 10 and the modern GPT partition tables is 18 million terabytes, so it's AOK!
answered 1 hour ago
K7AAY
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up vote
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Yes, it will; it's new enough to NTFS-format and use the entire drive. The limit for Windows 10 and the modern GPT partition tables is 18 million terabytes, so it's AOK!
answered 1 hour ago
K7AAY
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up vote
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down vote
up vote
0
down vote
Yes, it will; it's new enough to NTFS-format and use the entire drive. The limit for Windows 10 and the modern GPT partition tables is 18 million terabytes, so it's AOK!
answered 1 hour ago
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Yes, it will; it's new enough to NTFS-format and use the entire drive. The limit for Windows 10 and the modern GPT partition tables is 18 million terabytes, so it's AOK!
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Any 3,5in drive should fit int any 3,5in drive bay.
– RalfFriedl
1 hour ago
1
@LPChip - Windows 7 64-bit supports GPT. I have personally used disks larger then 2 TB on Windows 7.
– Ramhound
1 hour ago
1
@RalfFriedl - In fact NOT true. They moved the screw-holes on drives 'bigger' than 4TB... so check for fixing compatibility. [Some drives restored the old fixings for compatibility, but not all]
– Tetsujin
1 hour ago