180GB SSD Compatibility

Hey guys,
Laptop: HP ENVY TOUCHSMART 15-j004sa - Windows 8 (upgraded to 8.1)
I was advised by HP support (chat online) that the mSATA port on my laptop could support an SSD larger than 24GB.
I therefore went and bought a 180GB Intel 525 SSD. I have run some diagnostics and I went to Intel for support because the write speeds are horrendous compared to what is advertised. They have referred me to ask HP support because "As you can see in the data sheet for your HP laptop, only 24-GB mSATA SSD will be supported on systems, which are not equipped with 12GB or 16GB system memory. And these conditions may apply for your system."
I read the documentation, and I think it is simply referring to what comes included with certain laptops. My laptop was the 16GB ram variant and so did not have an mSATA drive installed. Could somebody please confirm if the issue lies with HP or with Intel?
Thanks,
Dipun.

DipunMistry wrote:
Hey guys,
Laptop: HP ENVY TOUCHSMART 15-j004sa - Windows 8 (upgraded to 8.1)
I was advised by HP support (chat online) that the mSATA port on my laptop could support an SSD larger than 24GB.
I therefore went and bought a 180GB Intel 525 SSD. I have run some diagnostics and I went to Intel for support because the write speeds are horrendous compared to what is advertised. They have referred me to ask HP support because "As you can see in the data sheet for your HP laptop, only 24-GB mSATA SSD will be supported on systems, which are not equipped with 12GB or 16GB system memory. And these conditions may apply for your system."
I read the documentation, and I think it is simply referring to what comes included with certain laptops. My laptop was the 16GB ram variant and so did not have an mSATA drive installed. Could somebody please confirm if the issue lies with HP or with Intel?
Thanks,
Dipun.
Hi,
The original purpose of the mSATA interface is to get cache for a hard drive in the primary bay. Means make the laptop faster. However, the mSATA interface can also be used as a boot drive with an operating system such as the Intel 525 series. I haven't tested the speed on my own 120GB 525 drive but looks as fast as a Samsung Pro 840 2.5" drive in the laptop from my signature. I don't think that it's the laptop what causes a lower performance of the drive. Run Atto benchmark and have a look at Intel forums. Maybe a new firmware might solve this issue.
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