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    M17x Second HD? SSD?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NiKtheALiEN, May 22, 2011.

  1. NiKtheALiEN

    NiKtheALiEN Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there,

    Can the current M17x i7 Sandy Bridge have a second hard drive?

    I'd like a small SSD for the operating system, and about 500GB for data. Sadly Alienware don't offer this...why not I wonder? The only SSD they offer is large and expensive.

    So I was thinking of having a small SSD fitted after purchase, and moving the operating system there.

    Can anyone please identify any problems with this plan?

    Thanks :)
     
    NiKtheALiEN, May 22, 2011
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  2. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    BatBoy, May 22, 2011
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  3. NiKtheALiEN

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    Thanks for the info, I'm looking but not sure where to find if the M17x has the option of 2 HD's in all that info...
     
    NiKtheALiEN, May 22, 2011
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    Yes, it can hold a second drive.
     
    bwrainey, May 22, 2011
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  5. subliminal

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    It should. I haven't gotten mine yet, but I've been told if you order one drive the space is open for a second.
     
    subliminal, May 22, 2011
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    Guys, review the documentation on the 17xR3 via the link in the general info thread. See the service manual. The system can take 2 hard drives.

    Documentation
     
    BatBoy, May 22, 2011
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  7. ECKS

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    It comes with a second available bracket btw.
     
    ECKS, May 24, 2011
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