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    Maximum HDD size

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Emad Khalid, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. Emad Khalid

    Emad Khalid Newbie

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    Hi, What determines the maximum HDD size that I can use for my laptop. Is it the chipset? I have Intel 945GM, so is it possible to upgrade to 250GB HDD or even more?

    Thank you
     
    Emad Khalid, Nov 11, 2007
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    it's the chipset and bios mainly but you shouldn't have any issue with 250GB with what you have.
     
    goofball, Nov 11, 2007
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  3. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    New 320GB drives are hitting the streets now.

    Size does not seem to be an issue with SATA drives.

    They go to 1TB on the desktop side of things.
     
    count_schemula, Nov 11, 2007
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  4. Lite

    Lite Notebook Deity

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    Yer its supposedly possible to reach 1TB on the 2.5" form factor now because of perpendicular disk platetrs or somthing.

    Noice i said possible.. Not probably.
     
    Lite, Nov 11, 2007
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    BigBoy92 Notebook Evangelist

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    250gb wd's are only $120 on black friday at circuit city!!
     
    BigBoy92, Nov 11, 2007
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  6. prashanthm

    prashanthm Notebook Consultant

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    This deals seems to be with an MIR.... :eek:
     
    prashanthm, Nov 14, 2007
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