Hardware Laptop SSD Drive Wanted

[Mick]

I want to buy a new SSD drive for my laptop, but there are so many to pick...

Does not have to be massive in size I think 120GB would be good I just want to make this laptop a work laptop as its got a nice big screen, it is an old DELL M150 XPS.

I have had this laptop for years, but the HARD DRIVES Always fail...

So something Reliable and not to expensive

I have seen this from ebay, just wondered is this even compatible??

KINGSTON SSDNow V300 - Solid state drive - 120 GB... | eBay

Thanks for any help

Regards
Mick

 

[Napster]

Thats the type of drive in my laptop mick you will see a big speed increase. Just makesure your bios supports achi mode think thats correct name for it.

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[unison]

supports achi mode think thats correct name for it

ahci advanced host controller interface

 

[HappyH]

from HUKD
Crucial CT120M500SSD1 2.5-inch 120GB M500 SATA 6Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
hh.

 

[Mick]

Nice one @HappyH

Cheers guys will update you in how it goes.

 

[HappyH]

Maybe check with @little_pob see if he recommends that one?
HH.

 

[little_pob]

The ebay SSD is a good drive but over priced at nearly £90 - ebuyer have it for just over £60.

If it's a SATA I (aka SATA 150) laptop it won't make much difference which SSD you go for, the limiting factor will be the SATA controller of the laptop rather than the SSD.

I've four predecessors of the M500 drive, the RealSSD C300, but I'm going to suggest the Samsung 840 Evo for ~£10 more: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5 inch Basic SATA Solid State Drive: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

That is unless your laptop is only SATA I. In which case, go for the M500.

 

[Mick]

Thanks guys,

appreciate all the support cheers.

was in a rush so bought the one @HappyH posted, hopefully it will be ok

Mick

 

[Mick]

Just to say a big thanks guys, put the drive in and its running like lightning.

Really chuffed, hope this one lasts lol.

Mick

 

[Napster]

don't know this model of laptop mick but I'm almost sure there will be a cover on the bottom of it where you can access the fan so you can clean it out MOST have this cover worth a look m8 it all helps.