What mSata SSD do you recommend for this computer? What is the best for around 50-60$? I need for it for faster OS and program loading. Is 32GB enough? Thank you :)
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Yesterday, I put before Samsung 32G MSATA SSD turn on win8.1, 16G space left, turn about 10 seconds, I think enough.
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32GB is not enough for program loading,i suggest you order a 128GB SSD. Find the lowest price SSD at Amazon.
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Hi,I would think 32GB is way too small for an SSD for this machine, or any machine with Windows 8.1. The backup disk image I burned after installing updates was larger than that.I would recommend a minimum of 128GB, but it depends in the end what you wish to do with the laptop, whether you will have networked storage available and how much you can afford.
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You dont generally, the 80GB mSATA solid state drive is used by the OS for caching purposes. Or it could be configured to have the OS only installed on it not sure though. Can Seller clarify?
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I don't understand why you would upgrade the SSD. It is blazing fast as is. If you need storage, using cloud services has worked for me. I read that upgrading these machines on your own is generally not recommended.
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There seem to be different versions of the same basic model. Mine came with a 250 gb spinning platter drive. I put a 128 gb ssd in for about 80 bucks. The kit by monster made that super simple and you can reuse the software and cable for other computers. RAM seems to vary as well. I have three of these 1 from work and 2 bought used.
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Speeds vary with different PC's and hardware I get around the 120mbs. Also what kind of ssd you use, that is a real picture. They do get really hot fast, not good for you're Msata. I hope that helps.
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I was asking myself the same question i think it would be better to run each os on a seperate SSD and add 1TB SATA for extra storage.. This is my plan. Total ~$205.
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I installed a Samsung 840 1TB SATA and an Atlas 480GB MSATA in mine, myself, giving me 1.5TB of 6GB/sec SSD speed. Yes the laptop is still covered under the warranty, just not the drive(s). FYI its LIGHTNING fast, and VERY easy to install the drives, just remove the bottom (6 torx screws) and 4 screws for the SATA and 1 screw for the MSATA
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MZMPC256HBGJ Samsung mSATA SSD Drive (also known as a the Samsung PM830 mSATA 256GB) is the one that came with my laptop. I'm getting read speeds of 450MB/sec and write speeds of 265MB/sec.
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Thanks for the info, just out of interest how fast does your laptop boot windows 7 with the ssd going at SATA II?
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Alienware 14 ALW14-1250sLV 14-Inch ... This type doesn't have mSATA , you cannot install SSD. You can try another one
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if your desktop has a SATA port you're good. I would get this to run the OS/paging/scratch, and another drive to store your data on. SSD is pretty costly other-wise and this way you can still enjoy the performance gain while maintaining the capacity.
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Mine came with a 24GB SSD which is an mSATA drive used as a cache for the primary drive. It will not show up under My Computer and is availabe only to your system to use as needed to speed up program and OS startup. If you go to your device manager, it should show up under "disc drives."
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Of course you could, but mSatas are SSD and thus a LOT more expensive. You would quickly run out of the 128-256GB of data on a SSD. An external 1TB-3TB HDD would be much more ideal!
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For ram I got Corsair Memory VS2GSDS800D2 2 GB PC2-6400 800MHz 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM Laptop Memory, works fine. Get 4gb sdhc for ReadyBoost feature in Win 7 Some people got SSD but those cost a lot, I'd rather have a bigger capacity hard drive personally (for movies during travel) For bloatware (it's all the stuff you don't need that comes with a pc, like some players or anti-virus that will expire in 30 days), I just installed a new version of Win 7 using usb stick. Here is a good guide on how to do it: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/howtos/how_to_install_windows_7_beta_a_usb_key Otherwise, if you want to keep Win 7 Starter, just do a search on how to get rid of bloatware. Use ninite.com to get few good apps that can clean up your pc. Uninstall all the useless crap, in msconfig turn off everything at Startup except AV prog and trackpad. There are many good guides out there, specifically for eee family!
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I don't think I use it any more. It has been awhile, but I recall having problems with it...but I can't be sure. Truth is you will see no real ("butt dyno in car-nut speak&lt;G&gt;) difference between the different specs in real world experience, so it is not worth pursuing IMHO. If on a system drive, go with an SSd -- even w/Sata2 the difference will wow you. 120GB is plenty big enough unless you had hundreds of application, then 240. $150 or less. Keep data off the boot drive.
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Yes you can use this super fast drive for whatever you want. Your grammar and punctuation made my brain hurt. I own two of these SSD's, I use one in my desktop as the Windows C drive, and one in my laptop for the same reason. You can use it as the C drive or as any other drive. You can use it as a secondary drive if you like, and still install and run apps on it. This is a blazing fast SSD, and 240GB can easily store Windows an an abundance of normal size apps. I still recommend having a 500gb spinning drive for frequent file backups, but that depends on how much data you're wanting to cram onto this SSD. I rate it 10 out of 10, I love SSD's and the HyperX is a lovely one to have. Yes you can use this super fast drive for whatever you want. Your grammar and punctuation made my brain hurt. I own two of these SSD's, I use one in my desktop as the Windows C drive, and one in my laptop for the same reason. You can use it as the C drive or as any other drive. You can use it as a secondary drive if you like, and still install and run apps on it. This is a blazing fast SSD, and 240GB can easily store Windows an an abundance of normal size apps. I still recommend having a 500gb spinning drive for frequent file backups, but that depends on how much data you're wanting to cram... » Read More Yes you can use this super fast drive for whatever you want. Your grammar and punctuation made my brain hurt. I own two of these SSD's, I use one in my desktop as the Windows C drive, and one in my laptop for the same reason. You can use it as the C drive or as any other drive. You can use it as a secondary drive if you like, and still install and run apps on it. This is a blazing fast SSD, and 240GB can easily store Windows an an abundance of normal size apps. I still recommend having a 500gb spinning drive for frequent file backups, but that depends on how much data you're wanting to cram onto this SSD. I rate it 10 out of 10, I love SSD's and the HyperX is a lovely one to have. « Show Less
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Mine also has Liteon msata. I wonder why there are 2 different ssd in this model.