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    Help with finding SSD compatible with Dv6

    Discussion in 'HP' started by DonSing, Sep 30, 2012.

  1. DonSing

    DonSing Newbie

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    Hi Guys,

    I just recently had a imminent hard disk failure and have decided to get an ssd.

    My Specs:
    HP Pavilio Dv6-6051ea
    640 GB SATA (5400 rpm)
    Windows 7

    I've been looking around on the ocz website and seen other makes like seagate, intel, wd etc.

    I know that I'll be buying a 2.5", and i know all about the size and rpm stuff.
    My main concern is the SATA, I'm not good with these kind of things so I'm just learning. Will SATA2 & SATA3 work with my motherboard. After reading around I think my motherboard maybe be SATA2.

    I can't really check at the moment because I think this laptops about to die and I'm currently trying to backup everything.

    I've researched pretty much eveything except this, so if anyone with a similar laptop or who knows a lot about this could help me.

    Thanks in advance
     
    DonSing, Sep 30, 2012
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  2. Kirrr

    Kirrr Notebook Deity

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    Any SSD which is SATAIII will work fine.
     
    Kirrr, Oct 1, 2012
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  3. scy1192

    scy1192 Notebook Consultant

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    SATA3 drives work just fine. I use a Corsair Force 3 in my dv6-60xx, so if you want one that you know works you can go with that.
     
    scy1192, Oct 3, 2012
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  4. Kryspie

    Kryspie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Crucial M4 also confirmed working in a DV6t, with TRIM on Windows 7
     
    Kryspie, Oct 3, 2012
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    Vertex 4 128GB Sata3 on DV6-6001TX. Window 7 64bit with Trim.
     
    xAcid9, Oct 3, 2012
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  6. Starrbuck

    Starrbuck Notebook Consultant

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    Crucial M4 and Samsung 830 are my favorites!
     
    Starrbuck, Oct 4, 2012
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