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    Momentus 7200.4 To Xt

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by voyagerxp, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. voyagerxp

    voyagerxp Notebook Consultant

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    I've been thinking of buying a Seagate Momentus XT 500GB to replace my ST9500420AS Momentus 7200.4 SATA 3Gb/s 500-GB Hard Drive that is in my 2nd drive slot in my g73jh. I have my operating system running on a intel ssd. Would this be a good upgrade or not worth bothering with.
     
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  2. BeastRider

    BeastRider Notebook Evangelist

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    In your situation, since you're already using an SSD as your boot drive. I wouldn't bother getting the XT..You wouldn't feel any difference..Momentus XT will only add to performance if you use it as your boot drive..
     
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    mite_jan Notebook Deity

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    i've done the same research
    not worth it if you have the SSD
     
    mite_jan, Apr 21, 2011
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    voyagerxp Notebook Consultant

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    Ok thanks for that, i'll leave as is.
     
    voyagerxp, Apr 21, 2011
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    You could go for WD Scorpio Black 750GB..There might be performance increase there..Worst case is at least you got a 750GB drive..If you're really itching for an upgrade.. ;)
     
    BeastRider, Apr 21, 2011
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