Hi All,
So I have ordered the inspiron 17r se (non 3d 1tb hdd non ssd cache variant) and would like a few clarifications regarding my upgrade possibilities. I have read around a bit but can't seem to find positive answers to my questions so thought i would post them here, so here goes.
1, is it possible to purchase a backlit keyboard separately to install? (option to add dring order wasn't available)
2, do all 7720's regardless of configuration ordered come supplied with the 2 drive bays and 1 ssd cache bay? (My machine will only have 1x 1tb hdd installed)
3, I intend to replace the hdd with an ssd, does anyone know if a sata 3 (sata-600) will be able to be fully utilised speed wise given the inspiron's sata 2 bay?
4, I had intended removing the hdd to be used as an external, but if there are indeed 2 free drive bays, would it be worthwhile installing drives in both of these bays, wether that be a ssd + ssd or ssd + hdd? Which combination would you choose and why?
5, Would it make any sense at all to also install a 32gb ssd cache alongside the ssd that is replacing the hdd?
If i have missed something that is apparent, or is different to how other 7720 owners have configured/upgraded their machines then please feel free to share your ideas etc.