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    mSATA SSD

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by DGvr4, Jun 12, 2013.

  1. DGvr4

    DGvr4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im looking to install a msata to my r1 and I have a couple of questions:

    I dont remember wen I buy my r1 but does alienware had the option for msata ssd from factory?
    How much is the speed, sata 2 or sata 3?
    How much capacity do you recommend, Im looking for 128gb?
    Any specific brand better than other?
    Any other installation related problem or detail?
     
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  2. Mastaa

    Mastaa Notebook Consultant

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    You can't install a msata drive in a R1, simply because the needed wiring to support msata isn't there.
    Sorry to tell you this, maybe consider an upgrade to the new R3? :D
     
    Mastaa, Jun 12, 2013
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  3. Kevinmcg

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    Truf. /10char
     
    Kevinmcg, Jun 12, 2013
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  4. DGvr4

    DGvr4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeap I just found that the r1 does not support msata, thanks anyway.
     
    DGvr4, Jun 12, 2013
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    DGvr4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So for what is this slot in the r1?
     
    DGvr4, Jun 12, 2013
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    There is a PCIE slot for WLAN cards sir!
     
    Kevinmcg, Jun 12, 2013
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    True, that should be the one you are referring to.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 14, 2013
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