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    Largest 7.2k HD in M15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Kazalor, Jan 3, 2012.

  1. Kazalor

    Kazalor Notebook Consultant

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    Is the largest harddrive that runs at 7200RPM 500gb? And if so, could someone give me some links to ones that they would recommend? I heard the name Hitachi tossed around online but couldn't determine if they were considered good or not.
     
    Kazalor, Jan 3, 2012
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Recently we have seen the first 1TB 5400rpm drives that are 9mm tall and 2.5" that could actually fit in the M15x. The largest 7200rpm one would be a 750GB one.
     
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    csin Notebook Consultant

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  4. Kazalor

    Kazalor Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, thanks!!!
     
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    csin Notebook Consultant

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    I think he was looking for a 7200 RPM... either way I would hold off a couple months. HDD prices are still high due to the flood screwing over the supply. Within 2-4 months I would expect prices to drop significantly.
     
    csin, Jan 4, 2012
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