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    Momentus XT 7200RPM

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by DeeVu, Nov 21, 2010.

  1. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    I have seen several threads before saying it is viable to switch out the m11x stock HDD and replace it with the Momentus XT SSHD (link: http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/laptops/laptop-hdd). I have had a 160gb hdd for the past 5months and decided that its too much hassle to constantly uninstall infrequent software or have them installed on an external drive. If I were to get the momentus would it just involve me switching them and reinstalling Win7 and all my software?

    -Thanks in advance
    DeeVu
     
    DeeVu, Nov 21, 2010
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  2. HTWingNut

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    In short, yes. Should be a straight swap and install.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 21, 2010
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  3. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just fresh install for safe measures. Less headache in long run for sure.

    Looking for SSD's in 200 bucks range wouldn't be a bad idea neither, but it seems like you want the big storage space, and Momentus XT is pretty good in my experience.
     
    ACHlLLES, Nov 21, 2010
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    philby Notebook Consultant

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    Have read a few good reviews on the XT, and would get one myself but already have 500gig hard to justify the $$$ for a little extra speed on bootup etc.

    Still they do say you will notice the difference.
     
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  5. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Yeah, I await the day that SSDs have a large amount of storage. I have about 400gb worth of "crap" to install and I only have 160gb right now.
     
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    Maybe even consider the Seagate 750GB 7200RPM laptop drive if you want lots of storage and a decently quick drive. $110 @ newegg. And it IS 9.5mm so it should fit just fine in a standard laptop bay, including M11x.

    Newegg.com - Seagate Momentus ST9750420AS 750GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive

    Also, I went from a Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200RPM laptop drive to the XT 500GB and there was a noticeable improvement. Considering I sold my regular momentus for $50, the 500GB XT only cost me about $60. At that price worth the investment.
     
    HTWingNut, Nov 21, 2010
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Hmmmm... I will definitely look into it. =] Thanks for the information. Ill weigh the options and definitely get one of the two. Definitely considering that 750gb though!
     
    DeeVu, Nov 21, 2010
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