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    SSD for G51jx-x3

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by laiz, Jan 14, 2011.

  1. laiz

    laiz Newbie

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    hey guys, I never changed a hard disk drive for a laptop before so i was wondering what kind of SSD drive would work with this laptop? SATA,SATAII,SATAIII? And is there anyone you guys recommend specifically at a really good price?
     
    laiz, Jan 14, 2011
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  2. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    99% Sata II. Sata drives are working with all 3 types of storages. If you buy SATA III it will work on laptop with SATA II using speed provided by older revision of SATA. OCZ Vertex 2 (or agility 2) Intel (not bad but not good) crusial c300.
    150$ - 80GB
    210$ - 120GB... check newegg.com or buy.com
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    James D, Jan 17, 2011
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