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    Will this HD work on my Inspiron 9300?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by I♥RAM, Aug 30, 2008.

  1. I♥RAM

    I♥RAM Notebook Deity

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  2. Andy

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    Your notebook needs an IDE HDD, as per Dell's site. (the one newegg is a SATA HDD)
    To confirm you can either check the drivers installed in Device Manager > IDE/ATA ATAPI controllers, or (easier) download HD Tune and upload a screenshot of the INFO page.
    Or you can remove your current HDD and check what sort of interface it has.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Your system does use ATA/IDE/PATA hareddrives.
    If you want something which is really fast, go for the 160gb 5400rpm Samsung HM160HC, or if you want a higher capacity go for the 250gb 5400rpm beve drive from Western Digital.
    Currently, you can purchase the Samsung drive for about $65 or the WD for about $120.
    The Samsung drive is the fastest IDE laptop drive, and the WD takes a close second in speed.
    Both are excellent drives, and will make your laptop feel brand new after you install the operating system on it.

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  4. I♥RAM

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    I've changed my mind, since this will be an upgrade for a friend who won't really go past 50-60GB, I'd like to get him an 80GB hard drive.

    Weird thing on NewEgg is, 80GB is only $10 cheaper than a 160GB. Doesn't seem worth it to save $10. Hmm, looking to spend around $30-40 for a 80GB, I'll see if I can find anything on eBay.
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Its not worth it to skimp here. The Hm160HC is almost twice the speed of any 80gb drive, and $10 savings for an 80gb will not justify his action. If he wants it to be fast, get the Samsung drive. If your friend buys a 80gb drive, (dual 40gb platters), he/she may not notice any performance increase over the current drive.
    I bought my Hm160HC here:
    http://www.lagoom.com/Samsung_Spinpoint_M5_160GB_2.5/HM160HC/partinfo-id-578898.html

    Here is my review of the drive, maybe it can change his/her mind into buying it:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=264209

    K-TRON
     
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