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    Dell SSD

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by fruddinator, Nov 26, 2011.

  1. fruddinator

    fruddinator Newbie

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    Hi everyone,

    I have a dell XPS M1530 and would like to put in an SSD.

    What requirements must an SSD meet to be compatible with the Dell XPS M1530?

    Anyone installed a particular brand and can recommend one that is suitable?

    I'm looking to put in a 128Gb one.

    Cheers
    Andrew
     
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    The drive just needs to be 2.5" and SATA. Generally an Intel drives like their 510 series is a safe bet.

    Other generally recommended drives include the Samsung 470 series

    If you want something particularly fast, you can try the Crucial M4 series.

    You can look to the SSD for more information: http://forum.notebookreview.com/solid-state-drives-ssds-flash-storage/
     
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  3. fruddinator

    fruddinator Newbie

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    Cheers namaiki that's great help.

    With SATA.... how can I tell if I've got SATA II or III?

    Thanks again
    Andrew
     
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I believe the first mobile chipset that supports SATA III came out at the start of 2010. Your laptop's chipset which uses the ICH8M should support up to SATA II speeds.
     
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Yes PM965 supports full SATA 2 speeds. You can put in a SATA 3 SSD, but it will only operate at rated SATA 2 speeds, but will be full SATA 3 speed in a supported notebook.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 26, 2011
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  6. gull_s_777

    gull_s_777 Notebook Consultant

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    Put a crucial M4 128GB in it....
    Though it is SATA III SSD but even on SATA II interface, it will put all other SATA II SSDs to shame + it cost almost same as other SATA II SSDs

    But if for whatsoever reason, you want SATA II SSD, then you can look at Samsung 470 series and Intel 320 series.
     
    gull_s_777, Nov 27, 2011
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  7. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Actually 12xx and 15xx series SandForce drives have faster read/write speeds than the SATA 2 speeds of the M4 series. Honestly faster read/write speeds are pointless for SSDs, unless you do a ton of I/O. SSD's snappy feeling is due to .1 ms latency..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 27, 2011
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  8. gull_s_777

    gull_s_777 Notebook Consultant

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    still hesitant to advise anyone to get Sandforce :)
     
    gull_s_777, Nov 27, 2011
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  9. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I have an Agility 2 nearing the 1 year mark, Vertex 2 that lasted 8+ months with no hiccups. I don't recommend OCZ anymore, but my point was there ARE other alternatives than Marvell based SSDs.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Nov 27, 2011
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