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    XPS 15 L502x & Micron C400 Sata III SSD Results

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by NoSlow5oh, Apr 2, 2011.

  1. NoSlow5oh

    NoSlow5oh Notebook Evangelist

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    Just got everything installed and decided to check some results. Only program I'm using is ATTO Disk Benchmark. It is used by all manufacturers to rate their drives, so it is the best comparison from theoretical to actual specs. I've put a total of 60GB of just programs on this drive, giving it no time to run trim and do a little housekeeping. Drive is rated at 415/260 max. I saw higher speeds after formatting, but those aren't real world. Here are the results:
     

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    acruxksa Notebook Consultant

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    Curious why you didn't go with the Vertex 3? Was it because the C400/M4 has better availability?

    Regardless, those numbers are SWEET! How's power consumption. any noticeable increase in battery life?

    Wish I could fit all my in 256GB :(
     
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    NoSlow5oh Notebook Evangelist

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    Availability and Reliability were my two main points in purchasing the M400. You can't buy from a better brand than Micron. Besides, the C400 beats the Vertex 3 in some real world tests. Haven't really checked power consumption. I would think under a time clock you would notice a difference. Mine mainly stays plugged in. I've ordered another Dell 6 cell battery for when I'm out and about.

    Luckily, I'm able to fit all my stuff into the 256GB with room to spare. I also have two WD 500GB Essentials, and the factory 640GB in a USB 3.0 External that is being used as my NAS. One WD Essential is a backup only of my system. The other is for very large files like movies that should not go on an SSD due to the amount of space they take up, and the fact that they don't run any faster.
     
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    unmarc Notebook Consultant

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    Am thinking about getting an i7 L502x and putting in a good SSD.
    (have SSDs, IntelX25s, on my desktop and old but Fast 14" Fusjitsu S6510)

    But I see from Noslow's posts this dell is no easy back panel access.. makes it difficult.

    So I may get the Pre-configured SSD, which I assume is a mid-to-low range Samsung?
     
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  5. SuspiciousLurker

    SuspiciousLurker Notebook Geek

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    I found the SSD install to be easier than I originally thought, maybe 15 minutes to install. Here's a complete teardown guide with photos (even though you only need part of the guide to do the SSD):

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/dell-xps-studio-xps/600194-guide-dell-xps-l502x-tear-down-optical-hdd-caddy-installation-cpu-gpu-repasting-56k-warning.html
     
    SuspiciousLurker, Aug 18, 2011
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