inspiron 8600 recognize SSD??

[kwo]

As the title suggests I have an Inspiron 8600. I was wondering if it could even recognize an SSD if I tried to put one in there.

Do older notebook BIOS' have problems recognizing SSDs or would that be a transparent upgrade?

I know my i8600 can't recognize HHDs larger than about 100GB for OS purposes. I have to make sure the OS is within the first 80-100GB or else I can't boot.

Anyway, using an SSD would be a huge speed boost for it....if it worked.....

 

[kwo]

duh me - not thinking about PATA to SATA problems. I guess some PATA SSD's exist...but now not really sure it would be worth it....

*sigh* maybe I will have to retire this workhorse of mine....

 

[corkyg]

PATA SSDs are much more expensive than SATA. They are also smaller. Sample:

http://www.google.com/products/cata...ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBcQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers

Retirement may be a better option.

 

[kwo]

Yeah, was looking them up last night after thinking about Newegg's SSD sale today...and realized it just wouldn't be worth it given their expense and small capacity.

Oh well, it was a thought.