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    Are the Dell Studio XPS 16 i7 Sata 6GB compatible?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by borse2008, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. borse2008

    borse2008 Notebook Consultant

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    If so which SSD for System files in your opinion and out of your experience are stable and good. Not for gaming just everything else.

    Looking at an upgrade from my current spec an T9600 to an i7 820QM?

    Good / Bad Points?
     
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    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    No, the SXPS16 is not SATA III(6GB), though you can still use SATA III drives in it with only a very minor performance decrease. If you're looking for stability as your #1 SSD criteria, then stick to Intel drives, though Crucial drives are also quite good.

    What do you mean upgrade your T9600 to an i7?? You just can't replace the CPU, you'd have to get rid of your entire 1640 laptop and get a different used 1645.
     
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    madmattd Notebook Deity

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    Different sockets for the T-series and i7's. You physically cannot do that, sorry.
     
    madmattd, Jun 29, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Only the newest Sandy Bridge laptops are SATA 3.

    If you want the most reliable SSD, look to get an Intel. They have the industry's lowest failure rates though a downside is their performance isn't always the best, but the average user won't see the difference.

    And to get an i7, you'd be better off buying a whole new laptop.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 29, 2011
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    borse2008 Notebook Consultant

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    I know you cant upgrade that it would be a complete other laptop
     
    borse2008, Jul 1, 2011
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    borse2008 Notebook Consultant

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    I am buying as new laptop if i were getting an i7 im well aware you cant install just a cpu its a certified refurb from dell outlet.
     
    borse2008, Jul 1, 2011
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