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    Best SSD upgrade for 1st Gen Razer Blade 14 (for stockage purpose)

    Discussion in 'Razer' started by masterfred, May 22, 2014.

  1. masterfred

    masterfred Notebook Geek

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    Hi everyone,

    I have a 1st Razer Blade 14. I can't live with 256gb anymore ... I need extra space.

    I'm looking for extra space, no performance or gaming, just stockage ...

    What is the best drive I can get for that 2nd slot ? (Looking for anything above 500gb)

    Thanks
     
    masterfred, May 22, 2014
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  2. Porter

    Porter Notebook Virtuoso

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    For the 2013 Razer Blade 14 I would say the best available drive is the 1TB Samsung EVO 840 mSATA.
     
    Porter, May 22, 2014
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  3. Justinus

    Justinus Notebook Geek

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    I second that. The Evo 840 is priced competitively, but you'll also find it's one of the best performers as well.
     
    Justinus, May 22, 2014
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    ryajso Notebook Consultant

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    +1 bought the 2.5inch evo ssd for one of my other notebooks, great lineup, price and performance are top notch since samsung manufactures the nand chips that go into 80% of ssd`s anyway they can reserve the best for themselves.
     
    ryajso, May 23, 2014
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  5. masterfred

    masterfred Notebook Geek

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    Okay ! evo we go then ! thx for the input ... now I need to fix me f*** keyboard ... (see other topic)

    thx !
     
    masterfred, May 24, 2014
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    NovaTornado Notebook Consultant

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    Crucial m500 is also an alternative. Cheaper since its last gen now. Theres the m550, but for pure storage, its not worth the cost.
     
    NovaTornado, May 24, 2014
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    peculiarpanda Notebook Geek

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    Is there a new guide for installing a second SSD for the Razer Blade 14 (2013)? The one I found in an older thread no longer has images.
     
    peculiarpanda, May 26, 2014
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    IceStorm Notebook Consultant

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    A second mSATA in a 2013 14" Blade?

    No real guide needed. Once you remove the bottom panel you'll see an empty mSATA slot in the center of the motherboard near the battery, complete with the screw needed to hold a new mSATA drive in place.
     
    IceStorm, May 26, 2014
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