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    Adding an SSD to the M1730

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ss8em, Jul 1, 2011.

  1. ss8em

    ss8em Notebook Geek

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    Right now I have a Raid 0 setup in my M1730.

    Can I put in an SSD and a 1TB HD in replace of the Raid setup?

    Thanks
     
    ss8em, Jul 1, 2011
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  2. LightySnake

    LightySnake Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, yes you can. If you install the OS in the SSD put it on port 0.
     
    LightySnake, Jul 22, 2011
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  3. madmattd

    madmattd Notebook Deity

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    Just turn off the RAID before changing the drives around.
     
    madmattd, Jul 22, 2011
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  4. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    As it's been stated yes. I would highly recommend setting your SATA operation into AHCI mode. Leaving it in RAID mode is okay too, you may need the RAID drivers for Windows installer to see the drive. Also you want to delete the array beforehand. Also realize the only 1 TB 9.5mm drives on the market today are 5400 rpm.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 22, 2011
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  5. gull_s_777

    gull_s_777 Notebook Consultant

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    well if u have SSD as boot drive then u don't really need a 7200RPM drive for your data storage. As high density platters in these 1tb drives will make up for sequential speeds, so even @5400RPM these drive will be pretty close to 7200RPM ones. As for as lower random performance goes... i guess it won't matter much for a storage drive.(correct me if i am wrong)
    Here is CDM result from my new Samsung 2.5 1TB 9.5mm
     
    gull_s_777, Jul 22, 2011
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