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    SSD upgrade for M9700

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ibreakayouface, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. ibreakayouface

    ibreakayouface Newbie

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    I really want to upgrade my m9700 to a ssd, and I'm wondering if it is possible to put a SATA II drive into my computer. Thanks in advance.
     
    ibreakayouface, Aug 2, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Does it have a SATA II controller? Even if it has plain SATA it will work but it will max out at 150.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 2, 2009
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    ibreakayouface Newbie

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    How do I tell if its sata or sata II? and will maxing out at 150 negate the speed of the drive?
     
    ibreakayouface, Aug 2, 2009
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    A program like Everest should tell you. 150 will still double your sequential read speeds over a 7200RPM disk. Unfortunately disks never work sequentially. IMO, unless I had SATA-II I wouldn't bother with the extra cost of SSD.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 2, 2009
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