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    HDD interface

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by jason-jz, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. jason-jz

    jason-jz Newbie

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    how do I check the HDD interface? I got a Asus N61jv, I want to know if is it SATA -2 or SATA-3
     
    jason-jz, Aug 22, 2011
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That's an Arrandale (first-gen Intel Core CPU) notebook, so it will be SATA 2.
     
    saturnotaku, Aug 22, 2011
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    thx for the fast reply, btw do you know any software that check your interface for you, such like CPU-z for CPU
     
    jason-jz, Aug 22, 2011
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    CPU-Z will tell you which chipset you have. Look that chipset up online (typically there are specification webpages) and you'll see that information.
     
    Greg, Aug 22, 2011
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    great, thanks for that
     
    jason-jz, Aug 22, 2011
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