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    m17xR3, aftermarket RAID

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NormenKD, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. NormenKD

    NormenKD Notebook Geek

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    If somebody red my previous post, you know i want to order one from HidEvolution.com .
    A small price fluctuation in the HDD options got me wondering, wether the m17xR3 has a RAIDcontroller even if I choose a single HDD (or SSD).

    On HidEvolution.com , I pay 25$ less for a system with Primary HDD+ Secondary HDD, instead of Primary HDD RAID.
    Is it just them getting squeezing some extra money out of me or is it justified?

    ALSO: Has anyone found Coupons for HidEvolution? ;)
     
    NormenKD, Jun 30, 2011
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  2. TostitoBandito

    TostitoBandito Notebook Evangelist

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    It's software RAID, not a true dedicated RAID controller like the old-school SCSI ones. It's a feature supported by the motherboard/chipset, so any R3 will have it.
     
    TostitoBandito, Jun 30, 2011
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  3. NormenKD

    NormenKD Notebook Geek

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    Thanks a bunch.

    Anyway, still hoping for some coupons :)
     
    NormenKD, Jun 30, 2011
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