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    Add second HDD to m17x r3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Liopleurodon, Feb 23, 2012.

  1. Liopleurodon

    Liopleurodon Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    I'm about to order an m17x r3. I've chosen the standard 750gb hdd, but I'm planning to install an SSD myself as first drive (for os etc) and use the other one as a storage drive. I know the m17x r3 has space for two hdd's, but when you order one with just one hdd, will there be a caddy etc. for a second hdd?


    Thank you very much!
     
    Liopleurodon, Feb 23, 2012
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  2. KenFitz

    KenFitz Notebook Guru

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    Yes.........
     
    KenFitz, Feb 23, 2012
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    Optimistic Prime Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, it should come with both the caddy and an interposer installed in your system as a placeholder. Good luck with your purchase!
     
    Optimistic Prime, Feb 23, 2012
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  4. Liopleurodon

    Liopleurodon Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you! :D
    I just ordered it with the HD6990M, 2760QM CPU, Killer WiFi, 1920x1080 screen and 3 year full warranty (rest more or less stock).
    Managed to get some reductions, and in total it costed about €2000. (about $2650), which seems a good deal, considering the laptop itself (without extended warranty) only costs about $2000, and they are usually more expensive here in Europe.

    Can't wait for it to arrive! :D
     
    Liopleurodon, Feb 23, 2012
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