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    mSATA SSD on Alienware M14X R1

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by EricChristopher, May 11, 2012.

  1. EricChristopher

    EricChristopher Newbie

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    Hi everybody,

    I am new here but I've seen the quality information on this forum regarding alienware system. I have a M14X R1 with the following specs;
    i7-2820QM
    8GB RAM
    GT555M 3GB
    500GB HD

    i've noticed that the M14X R2 has new hard drive options such as the 500GB 7200RPM + 64GB mSATA boot drive. My question is, could I buy an mSATA like this one OCZ 60GB Nocti mSATA SSD - Solid State Drive - NOC-MSATA-60G - Scan.co.uk
    and install it myself to use it as a boot drive?

    Thank you very much.
     
    EricChristopher, May 11, 2012
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I don't think the r1 has the compatible slot that the r2 does for the msata slot. :( I have been out of the loop for a week or two though, so I could easily be wrong.
     
    bigtonyman, May 11, 2012
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  3. Pete- 7r0jan

    Pete- 7r0jan Notebook Consultant

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    I tried and failed.. see here.
     
    Pete- 7r0jan, May 11, 2012
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  4. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    ah good to know for sure, thanks for the link. :)
     
    bigtonyman, May 11, 2012
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