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    MSI GT780DX-406US HDD configuration!!!

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by groovy55, Feb 23, 2012.

  1. groovy55

    groovy55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys...looking for some advise:

    I'm configuring a GTX780DX-406US for purchase next month. I'm looking to run an SSD as my primary and a standard mech HDD as my secondary.

    Never had a SSD before so I was curious what the minimum size I should be looking at...I don't have an endless budget, so I was looking for the smallest size I can get away with and still get all the benefits of the SSD set up.

    Also...does MSI ever run deals like the one Sager is running now..."$100 off is you spend $XXX.00"?

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    K.C.
     
    groovy55, Feb 23, 2012
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    MrSeaBass Notebook Evangelist

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    Discounts are rare. Get a 128gb ssd minimum.
     
    MrSeaBass, Feb 23, 2012
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    groovy55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks...

    How about brands of SSD...any names to lean towards or stay clear of?
     
    groovy55, Feb 23, 2012
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    Texasrho83 Notebook Consultant

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    Personally, I stay away from OCZ. I like Crucial - Newegg's having a sale on their 128 GB M4 (72 HR SALE)
     
    Texasrho83, Feb 24, 2012
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    groovy55 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Texas...I was also looking at the Samsung 830 series...any thoughts?
     
    groovy55, Feb 24, 2012
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    I do not like OCZ. Intel and Crucial SSD do not have any problem with laptops in early age.
     
    Prostar Computer, Feb 24, 2012
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    NotebookNeophyte Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel and Samsung have stellar reputations...Crucial is good too...I have a Samsung 830 256GB and am very happy with it so far...very fast! Although I had a Patriot Wildfire before this and that was ridiculously fast as well! For long term proven reliability though..I would probably stick to Samsung or Intel.....keep checking Amazon and Newegg...they have been running great deals lately...good luck!
     
    NotebookNeophyte, Feb 26, 2012
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    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you don't want a SandForce 2281 SATA III SSD then I suggest you look at a Crucial Performance Pro that sports the newest Marvel controller.

    OCZ will be using their own Indilunx Everest 2 controller in their Vertex 4 SSDs that are due in June.They bought Indilunx last year.
     
    WhatsThePoint, Feb 26, 2012
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