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    Adding a SSD...worth saving $500?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by unhip_crayon, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. unhip_crayon

    unhip_crayon Notebook Consultant

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    If I purchase the 250GB HDD, would I be able to easily insert a smaller SSD (For windows) along with the HDD without much problems? What sort of things would I need, beside a good SSD to be able to do this (cables, drivers, respawn dvd ect)?

    Has anyone done this yet?
     
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    unhip_crayon Notebook Consultant

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    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    I am going to do the same.

    I ordered a Corsair X32 SSD for my OS and am going to use the 250GB drive for apps/games/etc.

    The only thing you'll need will be the 2nd HDD caddy. You'll probably have to call to get it because it seems they aren't sending them with one if you didn't order raid.
     
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    Phinagle Notebook Prophet

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    Anyone figure out if a Mini PCIe SSD works in the M17x?
     
    Phinagle, Aug 17, 2009
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    i just put a 120gb ocz agility in my m17x, took about 4 minutes...
     
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    unhip_crayon Notebook Consultant

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    So you purchased your SSD, and straight from the box you simply plugged it in?
    Did you use AW's respawn dvd to install vista? What about drivers for the SSD?

    It would be awesome if someone *cough* Moo *cough* could make a tutorial for this.

    Thanks!
     
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    You can use acronis to clone the drive over or just install vista from the OS cd that comes with the computer and then install the drivers yourself..

    Whichever you prefer.
     
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    unhip_crayon Notebook Consultant

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    I always use the Acronis® True Image Home...

    Btw you can download the eval.. do the mirror copy to try it out for free...
    Its fully functional for approx 10-15 days

    I did that on one notebook as I didnt have a key for it and only needed it to mirror the drive..
     
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    Anyone know of a site that sells ssd's and offers student discounts
     
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    You install the SSD just like any other hard disk.

    It's really easy. Just have to reinstall the os, drivers, and any apps....
     
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    Jubal Notebook Consultant

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    This is a handy toy to have for hard drive upgrades and transfers. Hook up the new hard drive, boot with the included CD and voila! It will clone and transfer all the data from your old hard drive to your new one. Plus if you buy it now they have a 10 dollar rebate.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812161002
     
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