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    What SSD would this laptop take?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by helptheaged, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. helptheaged

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    Any SSD (7mm or 9.5mm thickness) would do. As you have mounting cages for the drives, the SSD should sit snug in the chassis as it is a straight swap. Recommend a Samsung Pro/Evo. You should be good with anything you choose. Please go through the user feedback and reviews for more information on the SSD of your choice.
     
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    Also, given the way the caddy is made, if it's a 7 mm drive, you won't need a spacer which is great given that not all drives come with one.
     
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    You assume correctly 2x2.5" SATA SSDs

    But the SATA connectors are SATA 2 speeds 3GB/s not SATA 3 6GB/s.
     
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    Which will make things a tad less snappy than sata 6 Gbps, but it will still destroy any HDD, so go for it.
     
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