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    ASUS N550JX-TH72T

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by meowpow, Mar 10, 2016.

  1. meowpow

    meowpow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is the optical connected via SATA III interface or SATA II? I've researched the other editions and there is conflicting information. Some state that all ports are SATA III on the Lynx Point Chipsets while some state that the HDD is SATA III while the ODD is SATA II. Anyone know for sure?

    As you can guess, I'd like to install an SSD in the ODD.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834232962
     
    meowpow, Mar 10, 2016
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    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    It's SATA II connectivity.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Mar 11, 2016
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    billrudy3 Newbie

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    its sata ii
     
    billrudy3, Mar 16, 2016
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    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    You still can install a SSD, even though its performance will be capped but it's still going to be faster than HDD nevertheless. :)
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Mar 16, 2016
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    Yes, and it will yield slightly better battery life as well.
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 16, 2016
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