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    Intel 310 SSD compatible with m14x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Rob2Kx, May 9, 2011.

  1. Rob2Kx

    Rob2Kx Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    Just wondering if the new Intel 310 SSD ( Newegg.com - Intel 310 Series (Soda Creek) SSDMAEMC080G2C1 mSATA 80GB mSATA (mini PCIe form factor) MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - SSD) can be used in the m14x. Is there a slot inside that can be used? And if so is it compatible?

    I am new to SSD's and was looking at the Crucial M4 128GB drive, but this little PCIe Intel drive would mean I could keep the optical drive, the tradition HDD, and have an 80GB SSD.

    I haven't decided to get the m14 yet, but this would be a push in that direction.

    Thanks
     
    Rob2Kx, May 9, 2011
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  2. ted264

    ted264 Notebook Consultant

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    yes any SSD is compatible as long as its 2.5mm form factor

    also is sata 6 capable
     
    ted264, May 9, 2011
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  3. Luminair

    Luminair Notebook Consultant

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    The mPCI-E slot does not have an I/O controller, so the Soda Creek drives will not work. ted264 didn't click through, it seems.

    If you want two hard drives in your m14x, you'll want to get optical drive replacement caddy. That will allow you to install your HDD in the caddy, and the standard 2.5in SSD in your normal hard drive bay.
     
    Luminair, May 9, 2011
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  4. Rob2Kx

    Rob2Kx Notebook Geek

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    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo...................... Thanks for the response. I think that would have sealed the deal for me. Why couldn't you have just lied?!
     
    Rob2Kx, May 9, 2011
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  5. ash211

    ash211 Notebook Geek

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    Get it anyway....how often would you use the optical drive anyway?
     
    ash211, May 9, 2011
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  6. ted264

    ted264 Notebook Consultant

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    arg hes right i didnt click through the link my bad..... ya no controller :( but hey at least we have a pci-e slot
     
    ted264, May 9, 2011
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  7. Paddon

    Paddon Notebook Evangelist

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    also cant be larger than 9.5mm
     
    Paddon, May 10, 2011
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  8. Serephucus

    Serephucus Notebook Deity

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    ^ No SSDs are. (excusing of course the 3.5" and PCIe ones.)
     
    Serephucus, May 10, 2011
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