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    Changing HDD to SSD

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Koi Wa Sensou, Dec 2, 2012.

  1. Koi Wa Sensou

    Koi Wa Sensou Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello NBR Alienware community! :hi2:

    Right now I am trying to chose the right SSD for my m17x.

    I am considering to buy the Crucial 512GB m4 SATAIII 2.5"
    However, there are some things I hope you may be able to explain to me;
    such as:
    1) What does the last several setters of MPN stands for, like SSD1 or 2CCA?
    2) Clean installation VS cloning software?

    Hope to hear from you soon :D
     
    Koi Wa Sensou, Dec 2, 2012
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  2. wacdag

    wacdag Notebook Consultant

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    Clean installation every time :)
     
    wacdag, Dec 3, 2012
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  3. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    +1 for the clean install. Prevents issues that cloning software can potentially cause and allows you to see the true speed on an SSD with no programs on it. :D
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 3, 2012
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  4. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    Mr. Fox, Dec 3, 2012
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