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    [M17X] 2nd HD in a single HD setup

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by DocBurN, Nov 23, 2011.

  1. DocBurN

    DocBurN Notebook Consultant

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    First, thank you so much NBR!! and sorry for hammering you with questions! :D


    Im planing on installing an SSD (which i already have) for the OS and wondering if the M17X R3 got the space and easy access to install a second storage HD (i got a scorpio 750 that take dust on my desk). ?

    I know its probably possible according to the option of a RAID0 setup with 2x500gb so its probably gonna fit.. but what if i order a M17 with 1 standard 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s ?

    Once again, thank you very much!
     
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yea, that will work. But if your going to install your own SSD and 750GB drive, just get the smallest cheapest option from Dell to reduce your costs. Although you could take the HDD from Dell and make it an external HDD by putting it in an external enclosure.
     
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    DocBurN Notebook Consultant

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    After checking dell price on ssd and my best local store.. The dell 256gb ssd isnt that much pricier.

    My ssd is a first generation of 80gb.. May be too small for all my games.. Thats why i planned on the 750.
     
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