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    G73JH compatible hard drives

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by sirIsaacNewbton, Apr 16, 2011.

  1. sirIsaacNewbton

    sirIsaacNewbton Notebook Consultant

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    my g73 has just 1 hard drive. if I use another one, does it have to be identical like RAM or can it be any drive that fits? does it need the same RPM or SATA number?
     
    sirIsaacNewbton, Apr 16, 2011
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    As long as it's the appropriate dimensions, then it will work no problem.
     
    KuroLionheart, Apr 16, 2011
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    Anything 2.5'' have been known to fit, even the WD ones w/ the extra thickness (reported by some people who got the drives).
     
    frosty5689, Apr 16, 2011
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    even rams doesn't need to be identical :D
     
    mite_jan, Apr 16, 2011
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    They don't, but its better to have the same brand and model for highest compatibility.
     
    frosty5689, Apr 16, 2011
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    ... except it's more likely that you'll have problems from a broken chip than cross-chip compatability.
     
    DCx, Apr 16, 2011
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  7. sirIsaacNewbton

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    if i add a second hard drive, can it only be for storage? if i install games on it, it needs to have windows right? or can you run games and stuff from a second hard drive?
     
    sirIsaacNewbton, Apr 17, 2011
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    Yes it can :) you can install games/video on it and play them just fine
     
    drki2610, Apr 17, 2011
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