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    Can i have a SSD + Hybrid combination in my laptop?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by georgexyd, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. georgexyd

    georgexyd Newbie

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    I have a Toshiba Qosmio x870-144 gaming laptop. It has a 128GB SSD and a 1TB 5400 RPM HDD. I have a spare Seagate 750GB Hybrid 7200rpm.

    Can I replace the 1TB HDD with the Seagate?
    Will I get better performance?
    Can the laptop handle this combination of SSD and Hybrid drive? Will this affect the temperatures of the unit?
    Thank you
    iam new to this forum sorry if i posted this in a wrong section
     
    georgexyd, Apr 27, 2013
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  2. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you can replace it.
    Yes, you should get quite a bit better performance for frequently-accessed data on that drive.
    The laptop doesn't mind at all.
    Temp increase depends on temp difference between your current drive and the momentus. I don't think it'll matter.
     
    sangemaru, Apr 27, 2013
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