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    Considering a SSD for my new M17X R3....

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by blitz16v, Jan 31, 2012.

  1. blitz16v

    blitz16v Notebook Guru

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    Hopefully this doesn't get moved because I am specifically looking for advice on which SSD to get for my new M17X R3, I would like to keep budget less than 120$.

    Please let me know the best bang for the buck...and if this does get moved privately hit me up, I want to know which one plays nice with our machines!!!!
     
    blitz16v, Jan 31, 2012
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  2. nayilalien

    nayilalien Notebook Evangelist

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    64 gigs of crucial m4
     
    nayilalien, Jan 31, 2012
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  3. blitz16v

    blitz16v Notebook Guru

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    Yeah I am going to go with that one of the 128gb version.

    1. I will do the alienrespawn backup first to dvd media.
    2. What is the general consensus AHCI or RAID in BIOS?
    3. Then fresh windows 7 install.....
    4. Then the drivers order in the other walkthrough guide...
    Will all my hotkeys and stuff still work on the keyboard, like brightness up down?
    A little unclear as to which drivers I will use for my 6990M I read usually the IGP Intel is bundled with the AMD driver, can you guys point me to which one I should use?
    5. Another concern I got the Internal WirelessHD transmitter where will I find that driver?

    Is either one of these the correct one?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442
     
    blitz16v, Jan 31, 2012
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  4. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Just wanted to say that both of those SSD's are Crucial M4's. ;)
     
    bigtonyman, Jan 31, 2012
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  5. blitz16v

    blitz16v Notebook Guru

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    Correct I just want to make sure I have the correct form factor etc......This SSD technology is new to me :)
     
    blitz16v, Jan 31, 2012
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  6. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    For 120, I'd get a new OEM X25-M G2 80 GB or maybe if you can stretch your budget, a 80 GB Intel 320 series.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 31, 2012
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  7. blitz16v

    blitz16v Notebook Guru

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    What benefits or increase do I get if I step up to the Intel?
     
    blitz16v, Jan 31, 2012
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  8. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Getting a reliable SSD, unlike a certain other company that starts with O and ends with CZ. Honestly I recommend Intel or Samsung over any other company as, what is the point of speed if your SSD is going to crap out? Most users cannot tell the difference between 200 read and 400 read. So why not get something that has a proven track record?
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 31, 2012
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  9. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Seconded. Have generally had a good experience with Intel and Samsung and not so much OCZ.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 31, 2012
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    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    I also root for Samsung / Intel.

    Crucials for me personally were unreliable, with LPM registry tweaks.. draining power, running a bit hot.

    Samsung 830's are very, very well made, positive reviews everywhere. The Intel, you simply can't go wrong. They are very reliable.
     
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    blitz16v Notebook Guru

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  12. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Good choice. The OEM favourite. Very good stability and performance. MAke sure you upgrade to the newest firmware.
     
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    blitz16v Notebook Guru

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    Will do, what should I set BIOS to AHCI or RAID before I pop the drive in, does it matter? Also what bay should my SSD go in...will I be moving my current 750gb in there? Sorry I want this to go as smooth as possible!
     
    blitz16v, Feb 1, 2012
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  14. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You'll want AHCI, SSDs perform better on AHCI. If I did anything but AHCI for my R2, it caused a very slow POST. The R3 IIRC should support dual bays...not sure if it still uses the interposer + HDD caddy from R1/R2.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 1, 2012
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