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    SATA II 3.0Gb/s drive for E1705

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by david714, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. david714

    david714 Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I'm thinking about upgrading the 100GB sata drive in my E1705 to a 160GB drive. The drive I am considering is a TOSHIBA MK1637GSX. This is a SATA II drive with a 3.0Gb/s interface. If I put this into my E1705, will it link up at sata I or at sata II speed?

    David
     
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    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    It depends on the motherboard of your Laptop - If your notebook motherboards supports SATAII then it will connect SATAII, if it doesn't it will connect SATA 150 - Also I would suggest going with Seagate/Hitachi for laptop drive over Toshiba - The toshiba's I have ordered for customers failed in the first 6 months - After that I quit ordering them.
     
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    Yes I know it depends on the system board in the E1705, that's why I am asking the question...
     
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    I can't find anything with that model that refers to SATA II - the intel 945GM support next generation sata but I am not sure if that means sataII or not - I would call Dell and ask them to be sure - I am thinking its only SATA
     
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    Unfortunately, the person at Dell that I spoke with did not even know the difference between sata I and sata II... :(
     
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    Owners manual say anything about it?
     
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    no mention of anything in the manuals... I'm wondering if I should pay a little extra for a drive with sata II speed or if I should just get the sata I drive.
     
    david714, Feb 6, 2007
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