2 HARD DISC DRIVE (hdd) size & speed

I am thinking to to add 2 hdd in my Pavilion dv7 4160em and am interested in the following, must be 2 hdd the same size and whether it should have the same rpm as it does 1 one or I can give in smaller or larger and faster or slower than the 1 (primary) hdd? And if is possible to buy it in Evrope -caddy & cable (kit) in store...
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I am thinking to to add 2 hdd in my Pavilion dv7 4160em and am interested in the following, must be 2 hdd the same size and whether it should have the same rpm as it does 1 one or I can give in smaller or larger and faster or slower than the 1 (primary) hdd? And if is possible to buy it in Evrope -caddy & cable (kit) in store...
Hi,
You can use any compatible hard drives as you want. I would recommend an ssd instead of a 7200rpm system hard drive. Then a 500GB hdd for data. Go to the HP Software and Drivers website for the laptop and look for a maintenance and service guide in Manuals. There are listed all compatible components including hdd sizes and rpm. You may also see which caddy has to be used (part number) and find it on ebay worldwide..
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