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    change controller to sata II 2300 series

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by amkaos, Mar 5, 2009.

  1. amkaos

    amkaos Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi:
    i wanna get new sata II hdd. where can i find how to change controller so i get full speed of drive?

    thanx
     
    amkaos, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. JDELUNA

    JDELUNA Notebook Deity

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    Go to the BIOS when you boot up. Might be F2 right when your laptop starts up. I hope this helps. God Bless :)
     
    JDELUNA, Mar 5, 2009
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  3. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Really it wont make a difference. Sata II is backwards compatible with sata I and the speed wont be different because no drive is fast enough to totally use sata I let alone sata II.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 5, 2009
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    serenityconsulting Notebook Consultant

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    amkaos-
    I agree with nizzy1115. Data transfer rates are more limited to how many bits fly past the head as opposed to the electronic connection.

    Are you still using the stock 100GB drive in your 2300 series? This is a 4,200RPM, low data density drive.

    I replaced mine with a 5,400RPM, high data density drive. At 250GB the bits are packed so tight that the magnetized areas are perpendicular to the surface as opposed to laying across the surface as in lower capacity drives. As a result the effective data rate is as good or better than a 7,200RPM, lower capacity drive. And it uses less power and runs cooler. The difference over the stock drive was astounding.

    Something to think about.
     
    serenityconsulting, Mar 6, 2009
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  5. amkaos

    amkaos Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanx, i have the 100gb stock hdd.
    i saw a 320gb 7200rpm on sale and this is what i was thinking about.
    i will price some 5400rpm hi-dense drives.
    less power demands means longer batt life, i spose.

    initial price point does matter.

    thanx for the replies
     
    amkaos, Mar 7, 2009
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  6. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Nono, that 320gb drive will still work fine. dont worry about the sata controller.
     
    nizzy1115, Mar 7, 2009
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