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    Vertex 4 or M4 for a R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by xorbex, Sep 11, 2012.

  1. xorbex

    xorbex Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am finding it difficult to find info on the r3 with a vertex 4. Anyone have one running in a r3? Trying to decide which drive to get. All opinions welcome.

    Its either a Crucial M4 or a OCZ Vertex 4 going in my rig
     
    xorbex, Sep 11, 2012
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    You sure you are not going to consider something else? Otherwise apparently the Vertex 4 has issues with the mobile '77 chipset. Out of those two, M4 for a first timer. Otherwise I recommend the Corsair Performance Pro or Plextor M3P as those two are practically the M4 but with highly optimised firmware for uber performance.
     
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    extide Notebook Deity

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    The vertex 4 does not have issues with the mobile HM77 chipset. It works just fine. I have one in my system. And an M17x R3 has a M67 chipset anyways not 77, and it should work just fine in there too. They are really fast.
     
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  4. xorbex

    xorbex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Other than f/w upgrade what did you do to get the Vertex 4 running.


    And to respond to why those two.... Im cheap and going for the best price I can get.
     
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I stand corrected :) good to know.
     
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    I didn't do anything special, it came with the latest firmware (v1.5) already installed.
     
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    xorbex Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok i pulled the pin on the 128 Mb Vertex 4... Was $72 CAD.

    So all i should have to do is A08 and Bay #1 and f/w if necessary?
     
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    I bought Vertex 3 for my R3 and it was pain in the , freezing like hell, had to return it. Have two M4 (128 and 256) and both works flawless.
     
    airacutie, Sep 12, 2012
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  9. extide

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    Vertex 3 is a totally different drive, although I have one in my desktop at home and it has been fine.

    Yeah, although I'd expect it should come with v1.5
     
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    I would go with the Sandisk Extreme to be honest, it's faster than my M4.
     
    SVOShark, Sep 12, 2012
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