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    Install SDD in G1S-A1

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by burnz007, Sep 30, 2008.

  1. burnz007

    burnz007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all,
    Anyone know if you are able to install a SDD into an Asus G1S ?
    Thanks
     
    burnz007, Sep 30, 2008
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    kabal Notebook Guru

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    Hello.
    Yes - I was have a G1S-B1 and SSD Super Talent MX 120GB. Everything was just fine.
    Now this SSD works on my M50V and also everything is OK.

    Regards,
     
    kabal, Sep 30, 2008
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    burnz007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I have the Asus G1S-A1... will it work with the A1?
     
    burnz007, Sep 30, 2008
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    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Notebook SSD's are produced in standard 2.5" formfactors, and require no specific drivers to interface with the motherboard. As far as the BIOS knows, it's just another hdd with very low random read speeds :).

    Short answer = yes.
     
    ClearSkies, Sep 30, 2008
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    Just make sure it's SATA and it should work.
     
    5482741, Sep 30, 2008
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    burnz007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So is there any benefit to adding one ? I was under the impression that they improved performance and allowed you to boot nearly instantly
     
    burnz007, Oct 1, 2008
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    They usually improve read speeds significantly. Sometimes writes are not so good (i.e., comparable with HDDs) -- but I only remember this vaguely so I may be incorrect.

    Performance also depends strongly on the particular SSD. I would suggest you check some guides/reviews around the internet to form an opinion. Tom's Hardware is a good place to start.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 4, 2008
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