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    Samsung 840 Pro 256GB

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by senshin, Dec 20, 2012.

  1. senshin

    senshin Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    This HD gonna work on my m17x r4?
    I want a SSD very bad :p.


    Sjoerd
     
    senshin, Dec 20, 2012
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  2. matthab

    matthab Notebook Enthusiast

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    It will work no problem.
     
    matthab, Dec 20, 2012
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  3. sunster168

    sunster168 Notebook Consultant

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    It'll work without problems and the Samsung 840 Pro is a very nice choice.
     
    sunster168, Dec 20, 2012
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  4. senshin

    senshin Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought one, gonna fix up the EUFI boot with windows 8 and lets go :D
     
    senshin, Dec 20, 2012
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  5. vic_doom69

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    i got one under the tree, dont expect any problems
     
    vic_doom69, Dec 20, 2012
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  6. senshin

    senshin Notebook Evangelist

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    It's installed and working like a charm!
    This is real fast o.0 :D
     
    senshin, Dec 21, 2012
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  7. bigtonyman

    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    Congrats on the new SSD :)
     
    bigtonyman, Dec 21, 2012
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  8. paradigm

    paradigm Notebook Deity

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    i am jealous..... might go down this pathway meself,.. though i do have the Dell OEM 830, that i was wondering whether would be compatible for MBP circa end 2011-SB so i can go for a guilt free upgrade with the 840 pro
     
    paradigm, Dec 23, 2012
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  9. Silence89

    Silence89 Notebook Guru

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    Does it need some adapter to be installed? Or you installed it on the slot directly?

    Gongrats on it.
     
    Silence89, Mar 24, 2013
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  10. jefflackey

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    I installed the 512 GB version (so same dimensions) - no adapter needed, fit perfectly!
     
    jefflackey, Mar 24, 2013
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  11. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    That's great! :) Enjoy your new lappy! :)
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Mar 26, 2013
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