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    new ssd

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by usmc362, Jun 6, 2011.

  1. usmc362

    usmc362 Notebook Consultant

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    I read that this is the fastest SSD around. OCZ 240 GB Vertex 3 SATA III 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive MAX IOPS 6.0 Gb-s VTX3MI-25SAT3-240GB. Is anyone on this forum using one, will it work in a 15x?
     
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    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't have experience with this drive, but it does have a standard SATA interface and is very likely to work. Be aware that the SATA port on the 15x is limited to 3GB/s - the drives are all backwards compatible, and it is likely to be able to work.

    I've thought about SSD, but I needed the capacity and 500GB+ SSD's are still pretty pricey. The 500 GB Momentus XT works failrly well for now - I'm sure TB SSD's are on the horizon, and prices can only come down with time.

    Joe
     
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    usmc362 Notebook Consultant

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    Joe I see your'e from the Philly area; I live in Lakewood,you ever been there? :D
     
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    your limited to sata 2 speeds in your M15x. so prolly best to get a cheaper sata 2 drive.
     
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    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    I have not been there. We live near King of Prussia (west of Philly), and I work in Princeton NJ. Are you in Lakewood NJ?

    All the best,

    Joe
     
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