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    SATA Support

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by AtomicKobra, Dec 19, 2011.

  1. AtomicKobra

    AtomicKobra Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone. I posted this in the HP envy forum but I think it would be better off in this one.

    I want to upgrade my HDD to a SSD and I have a question about the SATA number.
    I have a HP envy 17 1190ea and I want to put a SATA 3 SSD in it. Will it be able to support that drive?

    Thanks in advance
     
    AtomicKobra, Dec 19, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    No, your platform is too old to take advantage of SATA3.

    It will work, just not at the maximum speed/performance possible.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 19, 2011
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  3. AtomicKobra

    AtomicKobra Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, thank you for that info. I'll look for a SATA 2 instead
     
    AtomicKobra, Dec 19, 2011
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  4. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    If you see a good deal on a SATA 3 drive, go for it, it might not attain SATA III speeds, but it'll still work like a SATA II SSD would. If you prefer, get whatever drive fits your budget, but make sure to get one that is reliable.
     
    tijo, Dec 19, 2011
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  5. AtomicKobra

    AtomicKobra Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the advice.
    I think I’m going to go with a crucial m4 128Gb as it seams reliable and is in my price range.
     
    AtomicKobra, Dec 20, 2011
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