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    Is there an mSATA port on the G75VW models?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by adrian5683, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. adrian5683

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    Hi guys, long time Alienware user looking to "switch sides" :) As the title said, I'm wondering if I can add an mSATA SSD in the G75VW as it would really sell me on the unit.

    Thanks.
     
    adrian5683, Oct 27, 2012
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    It does come with an MSATA Socket yes.

    But you do realise you will be downgrading your GPU going from a 6990M to a 660/670M.
     
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    Very true... I'm actually in a bit of a pickle. I'm looking for an mSATA + 2 HDD bay setup, and so far only Sager and Alienware offer it. I've heard people denying there's an mSATA port on the Asus G75VW so that's what I was asking.

    While I'd love a GTX 680M configuration, I won't purchase a Sager and my budget dropped significantly to be able to afford another Alienware... unless they pull out another 25% off like they did with my R3 :)

    Will the GTX 670MX make it a more feasible option if Asus offers it?
     
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    Well, i can think of two other options with mSATA and 2 drive bays, but they're even more expensive than the m17x R4. I'm still baffled as to why Asus didn't include it on their G75. Oh, before i forget, have you checked the MSI GT70, maybe it has what you're looking for.
     
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    MSI does not have an mSATA option. So now I've got a vote for and on against Asus having one :)
     
    adrian5683, Oct 28, 2012
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    M14x R2 does and has a GPU that can match the 660M just by overclocking and the same CPU ;) problem solved.
     
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    Maybe you mean the R3? And how does that answer my actual question regarding mSATA? You seem to think the Asus has a socket for it but tijo begs to differ ;)

    Ugh... wish my R3 had mSATA.
     
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    .....no I mean the M14x R2 and it answers your question as I said because it has one and has the same CPU and a GPU which can be overclocked to the 660M which the Asus has.

    I know this because I just bought one :)
     
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    I see... well, sucks that I sold mine, had no idea! Actually I had a lot of problems with that unit, more so than the R1 or R3.

    Here's hoping the new Asus G75VX confirms an mSATA port.
     
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    Where is the mSATA slot located guys?
     
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    The GT70 has two mSATA in RAID and only 1HDD after checking. :p It's kinda the opposite of what you want though.
     
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    Where is the mSATA slot located guys?
     
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    2 Msata in RAID? nice. Is that 3gb/s or 6?
     
    Yiddo, Oct 29, 2012
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    No idea, but pull up pics of the innards of the GT70, you'll see the RAID mSATA board.
     
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    Not clue'd up on Msata myself have one on the back of my new board but assumed they are for boot access only? not storage.
     
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    It's just a SATA connector in another form factor, you can use it for storage or as a cache provided the manufacturer didn't do something funny in the BIOS.
     
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    Was there ever a final answer to the OP's question?
    I see questions about why he would want to have an mSATA drive on the Asus, other alternatives, and plenty of opinions.
    There is a 'yes' but followed by an explanation that seems to indicate that the answer is to a question that was never asked. And then another answer that implies (but never states) a 'no.'

    I love how gamers (and hardware enthusiasts in general) are so passionate about these types of things, but I don't think that the original question was fully resolved. :wub:
     
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    The msata in the gt70 is two sata 6. The next one is rumored to have 3....
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 7, 2013
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