First time using SSD. Different settings to set from HDD?

[FinalTidus]

Hi guys. I finally decided to upgrade my primary os drive to ssd. I want to make sure that i have optimised every setting in bios and windows in order to extract the best performance and longevity out of it.

First, how to enable this trim function in bios and windows? I dont see it anywhere.

2nd. I heard of this setting called ssd cache. where to enable it in windows or bios?

lastly, i understand i cannot defrag my ssd nor format my ssd because it will damage it. however i am using 8.1 going to upgrade to 10 which windows have this automatic defrag schedule. how to disable it?

The more i read about ssd settings and maintenance, the more frustrated i get because there are just so many settings and things to do to maintain my ssd and get the fastest performance. Kind of wish it was as easy as hdd, just plug and play.

 

[Goodshot]

For mine is very easy , plug the ssd in , remove all drive , plug in usb Windows installer , boot pc , Window appears, install , done. Btw win 7 best

 

[kaixax555]

TRIM is enabled by default if SSD is detected

No need SSD caching if your SSD is a main drive, SSD caching is meant for people who use HDD as main drive with SSD as secondary drive

Windows 10 knows you are using SSD and won't defrag it lol

so you pretty much don't need to do anything

 

[Koenig168]

Hi guys. I finally decided to upgrade my primary os drive to ssd. I want to make sure that i have optimised every setting in bios and windows in order to extract the best performance and longevity out of it.

First, how to enable this trim function in bios and windows? I dont see it anywhere.

2nd. I heard of this setting called ssd cache. where to enable it in windows or bios?

lastly, i understand i cannot defrag my ssd nor format my ssd because it will damage it. however i am using 8.1 going to upgrade to 10 which windows have this automatic defrag schedule. how to disable it?

The more i read about ssd settings and maintenance, the more frustrated i get because there are just so many settings and things to do to maintain my ssd and get the fastest performance. Kind of wish it was as easy as hdd, just plug and play.

TRIM is enabled by default in Windows 8. You can check this by typing "fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify" at the Command prompt. 0 = enabled, 1 = not enabled.

For SSD cache, you need to install Intel SRT drivers and there are some configuration requirements. I don't bother with it and just run everything off the SSD.

Quick format for SSD is fine. There is no need for full format or defrag. You can optimize the SSD in Windows Explorer tools, whether ad hoc or through a regular schedule. Windows is smart enough to know that it is an SSD and will use TRIM and not defrag for SSD.

In short, you can leave everything at default.

 

[kandinsky]

Can consider disabling hibernation since you're unlikely to use this feature on a desktop.

http://techgage.com/article/disabling_windows_pagefile_hibernation_to_reclaim_ssd_space/

 

[FinalTidus]

Oh... So if I am using 8.1 I don't need to do anything at all? Just plug and play?

 

[FinalTidus]

TRIM is enabled by default if SSD is detected

No need SSD caching if your SSD is a main drive, SSD caching is meant for people who use HDD as main drive with SSD as secondary drive

Windows 10 knows you are using SSD and won't defrag it lol

so you pretty much don't need to do anything

Ic. Thanks bro! Glad to know that.

 

[FinalTidus]

TRIM is enabled by default in Windows 8. You can check this by typing "fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify" at the Command prompt. 0 = enabled, 1 = not enabled.

For SSD cache, you need to install Intel SRT drivers and there are some configuration requirements. I don't bother with it and just run everything off the SSD.

Quick format for SSD is fine. There is no need for full format or defrag. You can optimize the SSD in Windows Explorer tools, whether ad hoc or through a regular schedule. Windows is smart enough to know that it is an SSD and will use TRIM and not defrag for SSD.

In short, you can leave everything at default.

Cool! I was thinking that I need to do some songs adjustments first before using my SSD.

Nice.

 

[lalalalalala]

Everything is auto. U plug and play can liao

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[jtjt00]

Here is a good read for newbie using SSD:
http://www.thessdreview.com/ssd-guides/optimization-guides/

 

[lifeislame]

ssd need keep update firmware

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[Goodshot]

ssd need keep update firmware

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Why is that need ? To me is just a hyder speed hdd. I didn't even update my Window for years

 

[FinalTidus]

ssd need keep update firmware

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Why need to update firmware? HDD didn't need to update firmware.

 

[localITguy]

Why need to update firmware? HDD didn't need to update firmware.

there might new frimware that could improve it speeds