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    HDD Advice

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by hitokiri1, Jun 9, 2010.

  1. hitokiri1

    hitokiri1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, i've got my new M17x on its way but I was looking into different harddrive options. Right now its pre configured with a 500GB HDD,

    My options are as follows.

    500GB x 2 Raid 0 (purchase additional 500GB drive)
    500GB Seagate Momentus XT x 2 Raid 0 (Two new drives) 300$ CDN
    160GB intel X-25 + 500GB 7200RPM (Intel SSD 410 tax in)

    The point is to have the best of both worlds SSD primary harddrive 500GB storage. Need speed but want to maintain some semblance of storage. Any advice is welcome. Thanks.
     
    hitokiri1, Jun 9, 2010
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    bob2004 Notebook Geek

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    Not sure the point of posting this since 160GB intel X-25 + 500GB 7200RPM would be the best choice obviously. If your budget is tight get 500gbx2 raid 0. Very simple choice...
     
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  3. hitokiri1

    hitokiri1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess your right, i should just bite the bullet and go with the INtel SSD.
     
    hitokiri1, Jun 9, 2010
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