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    3.3V vs. 5V SSD's

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by vinuneuro, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. vinuneuro

    vinuneuro Notebook Virtuoso

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    Why do 2.5" SSD's operate at 5.5V while 1.8" SSD's can do it with only 3.3V? Are either disadvantaged at all compared other in any way?
     
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  2. Tomy B.

    Tomy B. Notebook Evangelist

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    Because SSDs need to be compatible with slots for HDD.
     
    Tomy B., Feb 15, 2012
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  3. vinuneuro

    vinuneuro Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's simple enough. Thanks. :)
     
    vinuneuro, Feb 15, 2012
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