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    Which SSD are you using in your L502

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by borse2008, Apr 1, 2012.

  1. borse2008

    borse2008 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Guys,

    After annoying performance issues and drive malfunction my M4 is gone again producing bsods containing the F4 code and now cant even get into windows. Im on the latest firmware had enough of this. What are you guys using without problems.

    Any fixes you know of to help me?
     
    borse2008, Apr 1, 2012
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    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sorry to hear that. I've been using Crucial M4's "straight from the box," without firmware updates, on different machines.

    I've heard good things about the Samsung 830 Series.
     
    Kaso, Apr 1, 2012
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    jiannichan Notebook Guru

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    Pretty happy with my 120GB Intel 520
     
    jiannichan, Apr 1, 2012
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    Gone with Intel 520
     
    borse2008, Apr 4, 2012
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    zuffy Notebook Guru

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    Didn't have a problem with the Intel X25-M 160GB G2, Crucial C300 256GB and currently the Crucial m4 256GB.
     
    zuffy, Apr 5, 2012
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    I'm using OCZ Agility 3 60GB without issues. No BSODs, freezing or lock ups.
     
    1chaoticadult, Apr 6, 2012
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    I've got a Corsair GT 240GB SSD waiting for a L502x arriving this tuesday. Can't wait ;)
     
    ximinez, Apr 6, 2012
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    sugaraddicted Newbie

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    i'm using ocz solid3 and its great so far (no bsods, freezing, lockups)
     
    sugaraddicted, Apr 6, 2012
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