How to add and setup additional drives in your CLX computer

If you want more storage in your CLX system, you can add a drive yourself. This covers hard drives, 2.5 inch SSDs, and M.2 SSDs, and setting the new drive up in Windows.

Check the accessory box that came with your system for spare SATA data cables and mounting screws. If you don't have what you need, contact CLX Support and we can send the correct parts. 

Safety note: Turn off your PC and unplug the power cable before opening the case. Working inside a powered system can damage components.

3.5 Inch Hard Drives

Most cases have a dedicated tray for 3.5 inch hard drives. Slide the drive into the tray and secure it with screws on the side or bottom, then push the tray back into place until it clicks.
Connect two cables to the drive: the SATA power cable (the larger connector, from the power supply) and the SATA data cable (the smaller connector, usually included with the motherboard).
The data cable typically connects near the bottom right of the motherboard. Once both cables are connected, the drive is ready to set up in Windows.

2.5 Inch Solid State

Drives 2.5 inch SSDs install the same way as hard drives and use the same SATA power and data cables. Some cases have a dedicated SSD mount instead of the standard drive tray, so check your case for the mounting options it offers.

M.2 Solid State Drives

M.2 drives install directly onto the motherboard.

1. Find an open M.2 slot on the motherboard, usually near the PCle slots.

2. Insert the drive at a slight angle until the gold connector is fully seated and no longer visible.



3. Lower the drive flat and secure it with the screw included with the motherboard. Some boards use a retention arm instead of a screw.



Safety note: Handle the M.2 drive by its edges. Static electricity can damage it, so avoid touching the gold connectors or the components on the drive.

Set Up the Drive in Windows

1. Right click the Windows Start button and open Disk Management.



2. If Windows asks whether to initialize the disk, choose GPT.

3. Right click the unallocated space on the new drive and select New Simple Volume.



4. Follow the prompts, choosing a drive letter and volume name.



5. Click Finish. The drive will now appear in File Explorer.

When to Contact CLX Support

Contact CLX Support if the new drive doesn't appear in Disk Management, or if you run into any issue during installation.

Have ready: your serial number, order number, which drive type you installed, and where the process stopped. 

CLX Support

Phone: (855) 490-2569 Email: support@clxgaming.com
Phone, email, and ticket support are available Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM CST. Live chat is available 7 days a week, 10 AM to 7 PM CST.