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I only need a 3gbps SATA2 connection getting any faster would be a waste of money. Are there any Samsung 256gb 3gbps drives?
I only need a 3gbps SATA2 connection getting any faster would be a waste of money. Are there any Samsung 256gb 3gbps drives?
Hi Tomtom,
It's better to buy SATA III ssd than SATA II drive, SATA III drives are cheaper and backward compatible, I have enclosed some links for you to compare.
Samsung 128gb Ssd - Sata-ii 2.5" - Paper Retail.. | Ebuyer.com
SAMSUNG 256GB 830 Series SSD - 2.5" SATA-III.. | Ebuyer.com
I was looking for the model name (dv6-2020sa). Thanks.
The laptop uses DDR2. It apparently can take 4GB SODIMMs, two of them for a total of 8GB. Unfortunately, DDR2 tends to be much more expensive than DDR3 at the moment.
"doesn't like Crucial RAM at all because they cause problems"? That's a rather, er, uncommon perception.I don't buy RAM very often, and I'm not running any Crucial RAM at the moment, but I regard them as the conservative choice if you're concerned about compatibility.
When I say 'friend' he's a PC maintenance guy I know, and as he deals a lot with this sort of thing I sort of took his word for it. Anyway, I might go with this card from crucial.
http://http://www.crucial.com/uk/sto...991C99A5CA7304
I know it's best to buy two together, but to be honest I don't want or need a big upgrade, if at all. I was just thinking of a gig or two, or three...
I'm looking into Samsung ssd's now and they look good.
Something I've just realised is tht the Samsung 830 is 7mm thick, and other drives, like my current one are bigger. So will it fit properly into the old drive bay without wedging it in or something?
Mixing RAM is one way to get into trouble. I'd be more inclined to risk it on a desktop, where manually setting the RAM's timings in the BIOS can make different makes play together. On a laptop (at least, on the cheap Compaq one I've had for 4 years), the manual BIOS settings are very limited.
As regards the SSD, I don't know for certain for that laptop model, but I'd expect that thinner is OK. A lot of laptops can only take 7 mm thick drives. Please post back if it doesn't fit.
Thanks for your replies.
I've just measure the drive that's in currently and it's definitely 9mm thick. There are brackets, which I assume would would with the Samsung 830 as well. I've taken a few photos of the bay and the drive it's self, they may help in some way.
I've also looked at the bios on mine, and as you said its very limited. So I may get two cards, but have a smaller upgrade ie. 2x2Gb cards, meaning a 1Gb upgrade, as my budget is fairly limited.
Ok thanks.
Quick Q... which one do I get?
On Amazon there are three different options and I'm not sure which one is best. Thanks.
I reckon the middle one - new but goodness they are certain asking a premium price - no where else. Out here $209 for the same (134 in the old money) but ditch the Ghost mate. Can you wait till 840 comes out you might get a better price on a 830?
Personally I am going to try the Plextor 256 out here $179 (115 there) but hey horse for courses eh?