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    Is this drive OK for m17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by eggzeon, Mar 26, 2012.

  1. eggzeon

    eggzeon Notebook Geek

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    eggzeon, Mar 26, 2012
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    aznpos531 Notebook Evangelist

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    It will work just fine; good choice too from what I've heard. Make sure you install it in the bay 1 (the middle one).
     
    aznpos531, Mar 26, 2012
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    the 520 is ok. Should be stable but its expensive and it isn't the fastest. We tested 2 x 60gig 520's in raid-0 and performance was lower than we would have liked. Sorta makes sense since they are using the good old SF-2281 sandforce controller, and one of the ways to get it more realiable is to slow it down a little

    If you want an exciting drive, look at the new PLextor M3...we tested those too and they are fast. It uses a server grade marvell controller so it will reliable

    If you want a good old reliable SSD, which is probably the best value out there right now, the Crucial M4 gets my vote
     
    SlickDude80, Mar 26, 2012
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    Serephucus Notebook Deity

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    There's also the Samsung 830 to consider. Gets higher writes than the M4, but is usually a bit more expensive. (So go with the M4 unless you happen to find the 830 on sale or something)
     
    Serephucus, Mar 26, 2012
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  5. vinnie_febs

    vinnie_febs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, so I'm looking into buying a 128GB SSD. I see that most of you own the Crucial M4 series. My question is, which M4 model do you have? I'm looking at Newegg and there's like 8 different M4 128GB SSD. :confused:
     
    vinnie_febs, Mar 28, 2012
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    Vinnie, you want the regular 128 M4 (so regular size...2.5" drive and 9.5mm thick). Whether or not you spend the extra on the transfer kit is up to you, but its not required.
     
    SlickDude80, Mar 30, 2012
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  7. vinnie_febs

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    I see, tks
     
    vinnie_febs, Mar 31, 2012
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