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Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51374068 added 07-02-2012 6:13 AM by flea in Archived Deals
I have a 60GB SSD + 500GB 7200RPM HDD in my desktop and a 500GB XT Hybrid in my laptop. The SSD+HDD option is noticeably faster. The two systems do have hardware differences, but not nearly the speed...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51369548 added 07-01-2012 9:51 PM by gforce32 in Archived Deals
Hey guys, maybe you can help me out on this. I have a Samsung Q430 laptop, currently with a 500gb 5400rpm factory installed hard drive in the primary hdd bay. I am thinking of doing some hard drive...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51406010 added 07-03-2012 10:22 AM by boltman2007 in Archived Deals
So do you need a caddy for the ssd in the optical bay assuming you don't have an extra drive bay? You say this would work with just about any laptop because of the software that comes with it. Can...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51406250 added 07-03-2012 10:30 AM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
You need to have both drives connected somehow... If the laptop only has one bay, then you'd have to use the optical bay and would probably need a caddy. eSata should work if your laptop has it. ...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51387462 added 07-02-2012 3:18 PM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
ABSOLUTELY ! 100% correct. We frequently see people saying that the only real difference is boot up time, but that simply isn't so. Everything is faster except the internet itself, and even then,...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51387758 added 07-02-2012 3:33 PM by flatlight in Archived Deals
Option 3: 64 gb msata SSD with OS and important apps installed. Keep everything else on your original HD edit: Costs $60
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51394246 added 07-02-2012 8:57 PM by boltman2007 in Archived Deals
I thought only certain motherboards supported that technology.... how would OP use this on his laptop?
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51396510 added 07-02-2012 11:45 PM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
Intel's Smart Response technology found on Z68/Z77/etc. is just another implementation of SSD caching. The specific SSD's that I listed previously come with their own software that works in pretty...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51398254 added 07-03-2012 3:46 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
Excellent decision. That's a great set up and you're gonna love it.
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51374580 added 07-02-2012 6:40 AM by hammondc in Archived Deals
Those SSD drives are nice. It looks like the capacities are starting to finally creep up. I'd love to be able to put a 500GB in my laptop and have a 500GB SSD for backup as well.
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51391148 added 07-02-2012 6:16 PM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
I prefer to have bigger myself, but in this case, the laptop is hardly a gaming machine, so the OP won't have any gigantic games (I think). He would have the OS and his programs on the SSD which...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51395086 added 07-02-2012 9:47 PM by gforce32 in Archived Deals
OP here. Thanks everyone for your input! I think I am going to go with option 2 with a 128gb SSD + my 500gb in the converted optical bay. Here is what I am using and the cost: --Hard Drive Caddy...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51396534 added 07-02-2012 11:48 PM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
Hold on, I would recommend looking into a caching SSD further. See my first reply.
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51390578 added 07-02-2012 5:51 PM by Albort in Archived Deals
i agree, 60GB is a bit small for my size. i currently have a 120GB and i wish ive gotten bigger. But thats if u do some gaming...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51384562 added 07-02-2012 1:18 PM by vegas21 in Archived Deals
Without a doubt the SSD setup will be faster, but in my opinion, not so much that the additional complexity would make it worth it. I have 2 identical laptops - one with a 120GB SSD only and the...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51393496 added 07-02-2012 8:15 PM by stufine in Archived Deals
Idea is good. I have same problem as albort would with a 60g. win7-updated, office 2010, acrobat 9, quickbooks, AV, Paragon and couple other progies leaves me with just at 9g left. my 64g formats...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51387336 added 07-02-2012 3:11 PM by stufine in Archived Deals
option 2 problem is the size. I would go with a 120 ssd Seagate Momentus 320 is 59.99 at microcenter I notice a big increase in opening speeds of programs and os startup
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51374398 added 07-02-2012 6:30 AM by DaleRider in Archived Deals
Option #2 will definitely be faster......but I don't know if you should consider that Momentus XT at that inflated price as it goes on sale at Newegg at least once a month. This is when I bought...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51404936 added 07-03-2012 9:39 AM by gforce32 in Archived Deals
hey yeah i saw that. i understand the these drives will cache my most used data on the SSD, but I am still stuck with a slow 5400 rpm main drive. that might not be good enough. wouldn't an actual...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51372126 added 07-02-2012 2:15 AM by RockySosua in Archived Deals
Option 2 is clearly the fastest option, but in the event that you prefer going with the Seagate spinner, it'll still be a nice speed boost over your present 5400. PS: Here is a screenshot that...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51375392 added 07-02-2012 7:19 AM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
How about a Caching SSD: Corsair Accelerator OCZ Synapse Crucial Adrenaline This option allows you to have a much larger cache than the Seagate Momentus has for a lot less money while reusing...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51370526 added 07-01-2012 11:05 PM by Rebound in Archived Deals
Option 2 is most likely faster.
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51415592 added 07-03-2012 5:26 PM by stufine in Archived Deals
where is the link that showed the SSD against the cached setup
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51405850 added 07-03-2012 10:15 AM by dhc014 in Archived Deals
If you were considering a Momentus XT, then a cachnig SSD with a 5400RPM drive would perform about the same or better. The SATA II interface in your laptop will bottleneck the Crucial M4 anyways. The...
Install SSD+HDD or Seagate Momentus XT on laptop?
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Thread created 07-01-2012 by gforce32
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Post #51431698 added 07-04-2012 1:15 PM by gforce32 in Archived Deals
hmm. i see, i like the idea of forgetting that's its there and just throwing everything on my 5400 rpm drive. i'm now considering this setup. do you recommend that i install the cache ssd in the...

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