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    SSD for G73? Help me work it out

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by dorianz, Apr 23, 2010.

  1. dorianz

    dorianz Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are 3 main issues i concern.
    1: No HDD caddy for SDD installation? Is the caddy essentially needed?
    2: The ports for the laptop and the SSD matches?(noob question i know,both SATA?)
    3: Does SDD's performence worth the cost?(The reason i want to buy is the perfect silence )
    BTW, i'm gonna buy intel x25-m 80G V2 @ around 220 USD,good price?
     
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  2. tailendforwards

    tailendforwards Notebook Consultant

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    1: What model of G73JH do you have? If one with two HDDs, then it has a caddy so long as the SSD is a 2.5in model.

    2: It should, on a 2.5in model SSD - the x25-m should fit.

    3: Yes, assuming you get a good size one. The 80gb for about 220 USD is a p. good price I imagine. I am looking at the 160 for 500.
     
    tailendforwards, Apr 23, 2010
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  3. betaflame

    betaflame Notebook Evangelist

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    tailend, I suggest you get an indilinx MLC or Samsung MLC 256GB drive for that price
     
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  4. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    The Intel is your best choice overall as you would like to stay within a certain price frame and there are caddys available if needed but I dont believe it is as the hd within is also a 2.5" hd. Its a simple swap. Its actually a great setup as you have 2 hard drives and will now still have one for storage space.

    Is the performance worth the cosdt? YUP!! If you spend any real time on the system at all you will notice the visible difference.
     
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  5. aramis109

    aramis109 Notebook Deity

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    You can buy the caddy @ www.asusparts.eu if you're patient- it'll take about 4 weeks.
     
    aramis109, Apr 23, 2010
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