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    256gb Ssd ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SpideRMaN-17, Oct 25, 2010.

  1. SpideRMaN-17

    SpideRMaN-17 Notebook Consultant

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    What are the best (high performance ) 256GB SSD Drives at the moment ?

    I am looking to buy 1 or 2 in Europe

    Thanks :)

    Edit:
    I found these

    SAMSUNG 256GB SSD 2.5", MMDOE56G5MXP
     
    SpideRMaN-17, Oct 25, 2010
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    faiz23 Macbook FTW

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    SpideRMaN-17 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks Ordered the Crucial C300 (256GB)

    will it be enough for gaming a video editing installed as primary (or do I need raid)

    I will use the 500GB 7200 rpm that was shipped with the laptop as secondary drive
     
    SpideRMaN-17, Oct 25, 2010
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    I know you've already ordered, but I suggest you read this SSD comparison/use.
     
    PanamaMike, Oct 25, 2010
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    SpideRMaN-17 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks PanamaMike :)

    yes, I read that . . It will not use it's full specs cos M17xR2 is Sata II (P55 chipset)
     
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    Looks good!!!
     
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    Hmm.... Im also looking for a ssd and was going with the intel x-25 G2.. But after reading this performace and price i need to think one more time.. Anybody that have this one in their M17x and then how does it work.. Im going to build me a desktop that support sata 3 in the future but for now it will go into my m17x beauty :) Another thing, do you need to buy the extra stuff from dell or is it enough with just this http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_...tor+ailenware+m17x+&_sacat=See-All-Categories.
     
    I am gamer, Oct 25, 2010
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    The M17x supposedly has extra interposer and HDD caddy readily for you in the secondary HDD slot (and some screws too :D) so you don't need anything, not from Dell, not from eBay.

    I really like that. It gives the Alienware customers the feeling of being taken care and treated as enthusiasts.
     
    SillyHoney, Oct 25, 2010
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    It does, I can confirm this. I just raid 0ed my system not too long ago, and there it was tucked away in its little foam holder in the secondary drive bay :)
     
    Turmoil, Oct 26, 2010
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