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    Data HDD

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Joe85, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. Joe85

    Joe85 Notebook Deity

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    Since i just have a standard 750gb HDD installed as my OS HDD, when i install a 2nd HDD, can i install my games on it? or do they have to be installed on the OS drive?

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    Joe85, Jun 30, 2011
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  2. Simplified

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    You can install your games on the 2nd hdd. The software installed on the 2nd hdd will automatically have access to the os files on the main hdd.
     
    Simplified, Jun 30, 2011
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  3. DR650SE

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    Yup. Just direct the installation to the data drive. Or use the 750GB drive for data and get and ssd for the os :D
     
    DR650SE, Jun 30, 2011
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  4. Joe85

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    Thanks guys. +1 rep! :D
     
    Joe85, Jul 1, 2011
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