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Buying a secondary harddrive fro m17x r-1
So I noticed my Alienware has two slots for had drives. And since I currently lack space on my computer it would be nice to place on in my empty slot. Still I don't know what hard drivers that are compatible with the m17 r-1 and I don't know if there is anything else I should think about when buying one. Also if it's neccessary to do anything special after putting it into the laptop. Any compatible hard drivers here?: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=us&category_id=5992&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anav&p=1
Please help, i'm not so good when it comes to computers D:
Xcross
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September 15th, 2011 15:00
Bump, someone please help. Don't wanna waste money on something that won't work. :(
89fordprobee
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September 15th, 2011 18:00
um dont buy from dell ...
www.newegg.com/.../SubCategory.aspx
basically anyhting here thats SATA will do ..... 7200rpm is better then 5400 for access times WD blacks are nice but will out perform your primary drive and i do recommend the WD blacks and if you want speed and alot of space LOL(750 gig) currently own this in my acer laptop its FAST! ..lol
www.newegg.com/.../Product.aspx
the link you posted is solid states and work better as a primary windows drive and rather not a secondary drive .. when you first get a drive you will need to format it but that can be done in windows easily ...(usually) But if you wanna replace your primary drive for a solid state then will require reinstall of windows and everythjing .. which can be a pain if not in proper order and proper way (udpated drivers and command center not one that came on cd or messes up alot of stuff)
Xcross
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September 16th, 2011 03:00
Yeah, heard that i should not install the command center from CD. I was actually even thinking about reinstalling windows 7 because I had major problems lately and I just want to wipe everything and try to install all the drivers in the correct order this time. The first time I just installed them randomly :S.
by the way, when you format a drive it's only to right click it and choose format right? And when i reinstall windows will, i then be able to choose my new harddrive as my primary during the installation? Or is it alot more complicated than that?
Thanks alot for the help though! :D 750GB is enough for me so I think i'll buy that one.
By the way, this is the same one right?: www.komplett.se/.../ki.aspx
I could not buy it from the site you linked me. Seems like you must live in the US to do so, i'm from Sweden.
Also it says "System needs: Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP" Nothing about windows7? :S
You sure it will work?
Xcross
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September 20th, 2011 02:00
bump: Sorry to bother but could someone please answer? :)