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    Adding SSD to Clevo W350SS

    Discussion in 'Sager/Clevo Reviews & Owners' Lounges' started by notebook25, Jun 13, 2014.

  1. notebook25

    notebook25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So just ordered a Sager NP7358 (Clevo W350SS) and I need some help figuring out how to add a SSD. Opted to do it myself because the crucial drive they offer is poorly rated and the Samsung evo is 2x the price as on Amazon.

    So my questions
    1.) I see it says there are 2x 2.5" HD slots, does that mean I will be able to pop an extra drive into one of these of I opt not to have them do it, or will I need to convert the optical drive using a caddy?

    2.) What kind of connection should I look for? Is msata equivalent to sata? Is one better than other?

    3.) Any other particular settings to keep in mind when selecting a drive? These are the two I am considering currently:
    A.) Samsung http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E3W15P0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1402714060&sr=8-2
    B.) Cheaper PNY XLR8 SATA 120GB 6Gbps 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive SSD9SC120GMDF-RB:Amazon:Electronics

    Thanks!

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk
     
    notebook25, Jun 13, 2014
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Resellers don't block unused ports that I am aware of.

    I suggest you read up msata vs SATA for the drives you are looking at (different devices), they should all be gen3.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jun 14, 2014
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  3. HTWingNut

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    There are 2x mSATA and 1x 2.5" SATA in the W230SS. The latest drives have similar performance of the same drives in the two form factors. Personally I would opt for a 240GB to 256GB SSD for your OS and apps because 256GB drives typically are faster than the 120-128GB drives.
     
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    notebook25 Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK thank you for the info.

    So in terms of whether the SSD or 7200 rpm drive should be on the sata slot, you are saying it doesn't matter?

    Should I order a drive with sata or msata connectivity? Or do they all come with both options? Do I need to order a msata/sata cable too or do the drives plug directly into the board?

    Thanks for the help and sorry for the noob questions!

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    notebook25, Jun 16, 2014
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  5. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Since the NP7358 has 2 SATA bays you can put both the SSD and HDD in there. You also will have an open mSATA slot. As mentioned, be aware mSATA and a 2.5" SSD drive are different form factors and go into different slots. Be sure to order accordingly.

    You do not need to order a cable, they will plug directly into the board.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Jun 16, 2014
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