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    SSD for alienware m17-r2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by onghoanghaigiang, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. onghoanghaigiang

    onghoanghaigiang Newbie

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    I want to upgrade my HDD to SSD so I want to ask bro what SSD is the best? And how can i backup my recovery in HDD to SSD? thanks a lot
     
    onghoanghaigiang, Aug 28, 2011
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    jwolf7722 Notebook Deity

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    Intel 510
    Crucial M4
    OCZ Vertex 3

    Seems alot of people choose between these three. My Intel 510 SSD has been perfect from day one.
    Solid State Drives (SSDs) and Flash Storage (lots of information)

    I did a complete new windows install (backed up music, videos, documents) so cant help there.
     
    jwolf7722, Aug 28, 2011
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  3. Jas71

    Jas71 Notebook Evangelist

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    I also have the Intel 510 and it has been great. If you would like to go the Sandforce controller way I suggest you look at the Kingston HyperX SSD instead of the Vertex 3. I trust Kingston much more than I trust OCZ.
     
    Jas71, Aug 28, 2011
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  4. Spydweb

    Spydweb Notebook Consultant

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    Does it matter which port you put it in the R 2. :confused:
     
    Spydweb, Aug 28, 2011
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  5. onghoanghaigiang

    onghoanghaigiang Newbie

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    Intel 510
    Crucial M4
    OCZ Vertex 3 Are Three SSD acceptable to alienware m17x-2?
     
    onghoanghaigiang, Aug 28, 2011
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    I don't think the port matters in the R2 because it is not SATA 3 capable.
     
    Jas71, Aug 28, 2011
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    Thanks for the update..
     
    Spydweb, Aug 28, 2011
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