Msata/HDD vs SSD

OliverB360

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I just ordered a new XPS 15 9530 with a 1tb HDD and a 32gb msata. I have read about issues with this configuration and was wondering if I could replace the HDD with 240gb intel 530 I have.

Drive size isn't really an issue 1tb was the smallest I could get with the configuration figuration I wanted.

If I did replace it would I notice a big difference and what would I do with the msata slot?
 
Solution
you dont need to replace it. you can just use the msata as cache in the intel storage manager. you will get the speeds of a sshd. or if 32gb is enough for you os you can keep the os on the msata everything else on the hdd.