Solved Hard Drive Size??

jeepmann4x4

jeepmann4x4

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Hey Guys/Gals... I have an Gateway MX6959 Laptop all stock but the Ram(4gig) and win7. I'm wondering if anyone knows if i can upgrade the hdd to 500gig? I can not find anywhere that will tell me what this laptop will support?
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Jeepmann/Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (@[email protected])
Motherboard
Asus Maximus IV Extreme LGA 1155 Intel P67
Memory
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB 1600Mhz (4 x 4GB) (Stock)
Graphics Card(s)
x2 EVGA GeForce GTX 760's w/ACXCoolers in SLI Surround
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3x Acer 24" HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
3@ 1920x1080 (5760x1080 In Surround)
Hard Drives
Samsung 830 128gb ssd
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200 RPM
Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 7200 RPM
Seagate 2tb 7200 RPM
PSU
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro 1000W
Case
COOLER MASTER HAF X Black
Cooling
CORSAIR Hydro H70
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Zalman M300
Internet Speed
100mbps-ish Down & 5mbps-ish Up
Other Info
I installed the stock 140mm case fan outside of case then installed the H70+ 1 of its 120mm fans inside case. Used the 2nd 120mm from the H70 to go in the Gpu tunnel.
230mm Front,200mm side,200mm top,120mm Gpu tunnel,120mm&140mm on H70.
jeepmann4x4 said:
Hey Guys/Gals... I have an Gateway MX6959 Laptop all stock but the Ram(4gig) and win7. I'm wondering if anyone knows if i can upgrade the hdd to 500gig? I can not find anywhere that will tell me what this laptop will support?
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That should not be a problem. The rest of the system is not sensitive to the HDD size. Just make sure you properly transfer your system and files from the current HDD - e.g. by using an image.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
Looks like any starndard laptop SATA HD should work.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built them myself, Science Experiments !
OS
Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
CPU
AMD fx8350 4ghz, AMD-32 2400mhz, AMD-64 3200mhz, AMDx64 2.8G
Motherboard
SIS 755, ECS-K8M890M-M (Ult 7600), GigaByte & others
Memory
2gb, 4gb on the Ult 7600, 4gb on Technet RTM, 32gb on FX8350
Graphics Card(s)
Draw my own Graphics, several nVidia cards
Sound Card
on motherboard
Monitor(s) Displays
19" flat scr, 28" I-Inc widescr,22" Emprex Widescr, 23" Acer
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024, 1440 x 900, 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
6 pata Ide HD's & 2 Sata HD's
added 80gb external on Ult 7600 computer,
numerous extra 1tb, 2TB, 3Tb SATA HD's
A collection of ext HD Docks w/ HDs
PSU
430w, 550w, 600w, 700, 800, etc
Case
All Generic Full Towers
Cooling
Open Air & a few fans, some w/ colored LEDs
Keyboard
Compaq & Dell recycled from GoodWill
Mouse
Made in China Optical Wired Mouse
Internet Speed
Fast Cable InterNet
Antivirus
AVG Free on 24 different Desktops, NO Problems!
Browser
IE 8 is preferred, but use FireFox sometimes
Other Info
Linksys Routers, switches, & Hubs
Too Many USB Flash Drives to count, Biggest is 64GB !
Eight computers in my home network.
Sixteen computers at my business network.
Linked via TeamViewer !
Lots of old used spare computer parts everywhere!
whs said:
jeepmann4x4 said:
Hey Guys/Gals... I have an Gateway MX6959 Laptop all stock but the Ram(4gig) and win7. I'm wondering if anyone knows if i can upgrade the hdd to 500gig? I can not find anywhere that will tell me what this laptop will support?
Click to expand...
That should not be a problem. The rest of the system is not sensitive to the HDD size. Just make sure you properly transfer your system and files from the current HDD - e.g. by using an image.
Click to expand...


Thanks that is what I needed to know and what I was thinking myself...The transfer won't be a issue I image my system weekly with Acronis System Image & Acronis Disk Director and will do so just before I transfer. Thanks for the heads up though!


DocBrown... Looks like any starndard laptop SATA HD should work.
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Yes its just standard SATA. It will be an ( 2.5in SATA 7200 500gig)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Jeepmann/Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-2600K Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz (@[email protected])
Motherboard
Asus Maximus IV Extreme LGA 1155 Intel P67
Memory
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB 1600Mhz (4 x 4GB) (Stock)
Graphics Card(s)
x2 EVGA GeForce GTX 760's w/ACXCoolers in SLI Surround
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
3x Acer 24" HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor
Screen Resolution
3@ 1920x1080 (5760x1080 In Surround)
Hard Drives
Samsung 830 128gb ssd
Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200 RPM
Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB 7200 RPM
Seagate 2tb 7200 RPM
PSU
COOLER MASTER Silent Pro 1000W
Case
COOLER MASTER HAF X Black
Cooling
CORSAIR Hydro H70
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Zalman M300
Internet Speed
100mbps-ish Down & 5mbps-ish Up
Other Info
I installed the stock 140mm case fan outside of case then installed the H70+ 1 of its 120mm fans inside case. Used the 2nd 120mm from the H70 to go in the Gpu tunnel.
230mm Front,200mm side,200mm top,120mm Gpu tunnel,120mm&140mm on H70.
Hope it's not under warranty!:o
 

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HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
I know i might be out of line but why not get a external drive that way you can just plug it in usb or what ever

reason why i am saying this is covience and less hagling with taking everything apart

also you can use E-sata be almost the same thing as being installed
 

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PC/Desktop
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CoreI7-6700K MrFingerIII Special Builds
OS
Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
CPU
Intel I7-6700K @ 4.6 Ghz 1.344 volts everyday OC
Motherboard
Asrock Fatality K6 Z170 Socket 1151
Memory
32GB G-Skill TridentZ 3200mhz 16-18-18-38 DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
Sli Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980 G1
Sound Card
AC97 Creative Rage Tactic 3D Headphones Bluetooth
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Asus ROG Swift PG278Q G-Sync 48" Vizio Smart HD TV
Screen Resolution
2560x1440p 27"- 48" Currently Gaming at 2560x1440p Res 2K
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung Evo840SSD Seagate baracuda 500 GB WD Mybook 500Gb 1TB Seagate Barracuda
PSU
HX1050w Corsair Silver 80plus certified crosfire/sli
Case
Enthod Pro Full Tower
Cooling
Corsair H110i GT 280 mm High Performance WaterBlock
Keyboard
Logitech wireless keyboard
Mouse
Logitech wireless mouse
Internet Speed
Cox Cable 100+ mb
Antivirus
WebRoot Spysweeper with Antivirus
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IE-10, Chrome, Opera
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My Other Rig is a AMD FX8320E @4.6Ghz 16GB Ballistic Sport Ram
Mobo Asrock Fatality 990FX 120GB OCZ SSD 1TB Seagate Barracuda Corsair H75 Cooling PSU Corsair CX750
GPU GTX Gigabyte 970G1
reason why i am saying this is covience and less hagling with taking everything apart
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LOL - taking everything apart is a major part of the fun.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
whs said:
reason why i am saying this is covience and less hagling with taking everything apart
Click to expand...
LOL - taking everything apart is a major part of the fun.
Click to expand...

true but im saying this for people with not alot of time to fiddle with thiere gadgets but in turn it is always good practice to know what to do incase of a situation
 

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
CoreI7-6700K MrFingerIII Special Builds
OS
Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
CPU
Intel I7-6700K @ 4.6 Ghz 1.344 volts everyday OC
Motherboard
Asrock Fatality K6 Z170 Socket 1151
Memory
32GB G-Skill TridentZ 3200mhz 16-18-18-38 DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
Sli Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980 G1
Sound Card
AC97 Creative Rage Tactic 3D Headphones Bluetooth
Monitor(s) Displays
27" Asus ROG Swift PG278Q G-Sync 48" Vizio Smart HD TV
Screen Resolution
2560x1440p 27"- 48" Currently Gaming at 2560x1440p Res 2K
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung Evo840SSD Seagate baracuda 500 GB WD Mybook 500Gb 1TB Seagate Barracuda
PSU
HX1050w Corsair Silver 80plus certified crosfire/sli
Case
Enthod Pro Full Tower
Cooling
Corsair H110i GT 280 mm High Performance WaterBlock
Keyboard
Logitech wireless keyboard
Mouse
Logitech wireless mouse
Internet Speed
Cox Cable 100+ mb
Antivirus
WebRoot Spysweeper with Antivirus
Browser
IE-10, Chrome, Opera
Other Info
My Other Rig is a AMD FX8320E @4.6Ghz 16GB Ballistic Sport Ram
Mobo Asrock Fatality 990FX 120GB OCZ SSD 1TB Seagate Barracuda Corsair H75 Cooling PSU Corsair CX750
GPU GTX Gigabyte 970G1
jeepmann4x4,
Try this on for size, pull the stock hard drive out and drop it into an external usb case, like this.
Ineo I-NA208U All-In-One Portable Storage - Leather Pouch, Business Card Holder, 2.5 SATA to USB, Black at TigerDirect
Then drop one of these bad boys in the laptop for speed, heat and battery life !
Samsung 470 Series MZ-5PA064 Solid State Drive - SATA II, 64GB, 2.5 MZ-5PA064/US at TigerDirect
Just for the OS and Applications then all the data goes to the old drive in the external case then later pump the capacity to 500-750gb!
 

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A blend of brains, brawn and dumb luck.
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64
CPU
i7 3770k OC'd 4.6 @ 1.17v, also FX 8120 & i5 miniITX
Motherboard
MSI P67A-GD80 b3
Memory
32 gb G.Skill Sniper DDR3 10-12-12-31 @ 2133
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon 7870 2GB DDR5
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Z Series Card
Monitor(s) Displays
(2) LG LED 23" 1920 x 1080 2ms Monitors via mini d-port
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050 p
Hard Drives
Samsung 256 gb 830 SSD sata III
(1) 1 tb WD Black
(2) 1 tb Hitachi deskmates/sata II
(2) 1 tb WD green/sata II
(2) 3 tb Seagate Barracuda
(1) 120 gb OCZ Vertex SS
(1) Drobo 5N w/5 Seagate 3tb
PSU
EVGA modular 1000G2 80% gold rating & APC 1200 RS
Case
CoolerMaster Storm Styker
Cooling
7 case fans 140mm & 120mm, NZXT Kraken X60
Keyboard
(2) Logitech Illuminated Keyboards (1) usb (1) wireless
Mouse
Logitech G700 & T-BC21 - nano nx for the laptop
Internet Speed
Basic 120mbps down
Antivirus
Trend Micro Titanium Max Security & Malwarebytes Premium
Browser
Chrome and IE 10
Other Info
5 Noctua case fans + 3 Noctua in p/p on NZXT cooler
Integrated hot swap drive bays for 2.5" Drives
(2) Lite-on dvd/cd/Blu Ray optical 22X
Integrated fan controller and led on/off
HP Officejet Pro 8630 all-n-one
Hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bay
Netgear Nighthawk router
Asus USB 3 & sata 6 PCIe card
Vantec IDE to sata adptr./Ultra sata adptr
Lenovo L420 i5 lappy with m sata
Drobo 5N advanced NAS
Just remember the bigger the harddrive the slower..
 

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Custom built be me
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Amd dual-core 4400 Socket 979
Motherboard
Asus A8N-SLI
Memory
Kingston 3gb ddr 3200
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon Sapphire HD5670 1gb GDDR5 Artic cooling
Sound Card
Standard Motherboards Realtec
Monitor(s) Displays
IC Power
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
Seagate Barracuda 500gb Sata 16mb Cache 7200 rpm Primary Drive
300gb Maxtor IDE
Seagate 500gb usb freeagent backup drive
PSU
600 watt power star
Case
Lian-Li Aluminum
Cooling
MassCool Socket 979
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve
Mouse
Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse 2.0
Internet Speed
5mb
Other Info
The system as of now is about a year old and the OS was installed on 11/30/2010..
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