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    Dell offers 256GB SSD for +145 which Brand is this drive?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by jdbaker82, Dec 9, 2012.

  1. jdbaker82

    jdbaker82 Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone know? If its a decent drive like a Samsung 830/840 series this is well worth it to configure at time of buying so you dont have to deal with putting your own in and reinstalling OS/Drivers.
     
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    Dienz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered my m14x R2 with the 256SSD and it came with a Samsung PM830. I'm not quite sure if thats the exact same 830 I have in my desktop, but it is damned fast.

    And.. I reformatted it anyway. Clean OS install and everything. No stupid junk software like that webcam crap and power dvd.

    VLC + bluray codecs ftw. :D
     
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    Wow really? It came with a Samsung 830 series? This is a good deal then I am shocked generally they rip you for HD upgrades.

    Wait this is a mSATA drive? Not as good as a Standard 830 Series SSD then correct?
     
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    Dienz Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah, its the msata version. still, its quite fast and at least its a samsung and still an 830...just not quite as fast as a standard ssd
     
    Dienz, Dec 9, 2012
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    Hmmm would the speed difference only be noticable in a benchmark and not real world eye test?

    Also if I am not mistaken after a little research isn't the Samsung 830 mSATA 256GB SSD worth more then the $145 I would pay getting it with order from Dell?
     
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    Correct, I think you'd only see differences while benching.
    As to the value, it probably is worth more than $145
     
    Dienz, Dec 9, 2012
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    My OEM replacement for the M17x-R4 was a Liteon/Plextor 256GB SSD lol...
     
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    I think most of them are Samsung PM830.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 11, 2012
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