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    XPS 17 1x 750 GB or 2x 500GB

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Naimshakur, Jan 10, 2012.

  1. Naimshakur

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    Hey guys, would there be a significant difference in noise caused by two HDDs in comparison to just one HDD ?
    What about the cooler ?

    What do you recommend if the price difference is just 15 bucks.
     
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  2. Sam_A_1992

    Sam_A_1992 Notebook Evangelist

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    You probably wouldnt be able to hear the noise difference but it WILL be a bit noisier with two, cooling wont be a issue. Depends if you want to get a ssd wether what to recommend, if you are planning on getting one then just get the 750gb one as you would have to take out a 500gb one anyway, unless you use the optical drive as a bay.
     
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    Thank you for your explanation Sam ! I am not motivated enough to reset my system and start from scratch when I would buy a SSD, as the system should be placed on that drive.

    Thats why the 2x 500GB looks to be the best option for me. And in 2 years I can go for a new Dell with SSD.

    You helped me a lot, much appreciated !
     
    Naimshakur, Jan 10, 2012
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