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    Optical Drive Sata port question.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kiozen, Jul 21, 2012.

  1. kiozen

    kiozen Newbie

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    Hello!
    I`m looking to replace my DVD RW with a 2nd HD caddy and a 120gb sata3 SSD, but i wonder if this port is SATA 3 or SATA 2 compatible, and if i sholud have issue putting a Sata 3 ssd in a Sata 2 port.

    I already bought a OCZ Agility 3, wich is SATA 3.


    Thanks.
     
    kiozen, Jul 21, 2012
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  2. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I think its SATA II but don't quote me on that. I know for a fact its not SATA III though. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Jul 21, 2012
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    kiozen Newbie

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    Oh, ok...
    Suppose then that the Optical drive bay port is SATA 2, is it functional with a Sata 3 SSD?

    Am i able to plug a sata 3 SSD in a Sata 2 port and work without issues?

    Thanks!
     
    kiozen, Jul 21, 2012
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    it should work fine. I haven't ever done the DVD drive conversion though so idk if there is extra steps to make it work. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Jul 21, 2012
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  5. kiozen

    kiozen Newbie

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    I was chatting with a Alienware Tech and he didn`t know if it is SATA 1,2 or 3, and he address me to Owners Manual wich does´nt specify either.
     
    kiozen, Jul 21, 2012
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    The SATA port for the optical drive is SATA II.
    A SATA III hard drive will work just fine, but capped @ SATA II speeds.
     
    katalin_2003, Jul 21, 2012
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  7. kiozen

    kiozen Newbie

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    Thanks for clarify!!
     
    kiozen, Jul 21, 2012
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