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    G53sx sata III?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by gohanmoka, Feb 3, 2012.

  1. gohanmoka

    gohanmoka Newbie

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    i just ordered a G53SX-XA1 and i wanted to put a ssd in it. Will it run sata 3 or does it run sata 2
     
    gohanmoka, Feb 3, 2012
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    sarge_ Notebook Deity

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    Sata 3.
     
    sarge_, Feb 3, 2012
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  3. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Yes, that is correct. The Drive itself is set up for SATA III, the optical port is SATA II.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Feb 3, 2012
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    desmond0806 Notebook Enthusiast

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    both HDD slots are capable of SATA 3?
     
    desmond0806, Jun 15, 2012
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  5. Support.4@XOTIC PC

    Support.4@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    There is only 1 HD port in the G53, you can turn your optical port into a HD slot, but it only will supoort SATA II.
     
    Support.4@XOTIC PC, Jun 15, 2012
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