(Storage) SSD Discussion Thread

[adrianlee]

Patriot Pyro SE 120GB SSD Review
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/storage/hdd/13965-patriot-pyro-se-120gb-ssd-review

Plextor PX-256M2P 256GB SSD Review
http://www.cdrlabs.com/Reviews/plextor-px-256m2p-256gb-solid-state-drive.html

 

[xtreme84]

Laptop BIOS is locked down, i checked device manager, reports AHCI.

That timing's fine, don't worry.

 

[Mach3.2]

That timing's fine, don't worry.

Hokay
Thanks.

 

[adrianlee]

Samsung SSD 830 64GB and 128GB are available @newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...deId=1&name=SAMSUNG&Order=PRICED&Pagesize=100

Samsung SSD 830 MSRP

Desktop Kit or Laptop Kit
64GB: $129.99 w/Norton Ghost 15
128GB: $229.99 w/Norton Ghost 15
256GB: $429.99 w/Norton Ghost 15
512GB: $849.99 w/Norton Ghost 15
http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/solid-state-drives

 

[dmatrix]

which brand has the current best performance and reliability for SSD?

 

[ronnie]

which brand has the current best performance and reliability for SSD?

Crucial M4?

 

[XcoldstarX]

Crucial M4?

Agreed.

The m4 is probably the best all-rounder now.

 

[Just Me]

Laptop BIOS is locked down, i checked device manager, reports AHCI.

Mine takes 15-18 secs on the i5-2500k... same SSD

Maybe laptop slower..

 

[Mach3.2]

Mine takes 15-18 secs on the i5-2500k... same SSD

Maybe laptop slower..

Must be my config liao.
I shut down very slow too.

 

[Just Me]

Must be my config liao.
I shut down very slow too.

Shut down should be swift.. ard 5 secs..

 

[xtreme84]

It's faster on my desktop running 2500K, but my laptop running P9500 is slower when it comes to booting up and shutting down. Using the Intel 320 on my desktop and the Crucial M4 on my laptop. I wouldn't worry too much about it if I were you. Clean install with BIOS set to AHCI mode is good enough.

 

[xtreme84]

Just to add on, boot up timing aside, is the response much snappier in Windows?

 

[GUOYIN2000]

I have an question, my x25m g2 80gb took 32 seconds from after POST to desktop, normal right?

On my desktop >>>>>>>>>
It takes 35seconds from power button press to desktop.

 

[Mach3.2]

Shut down should be swift.. ard 5 secs..

But my shut down ish rike HDD speed reh

Just to add on, boot up timing aside, is the response much snappier in Windows?

Hai ke yi, because my SSD ish small, i put Users folder in HDD.

On my desktop >>>>>>>>>
It takes 35seconds from power button press to desktop.

Moi time again, now ish around 28 seconds

 

[Just Me]

But my shut down ish rike HDD speed reh


Hai ke yi, because my SSD ish small, i put Users folder in HDD.


Moi time again, now ish around 28 seconds

Did you install the latest intel RST drivers and follow the standard SSD optimization guide?

 

[xtreme84]

Moi time again, now ish around 28 seconds

I noticed with my desktop that the timing became faster after using for some time as compared to when I first did a clean install.

 

[Seikirai]

how much is the 2.5" to 3.5" Hard Drive Mounting Bracket cost at SLS?

 

[theoryjack]

how much is the 2.5" to 3.5" Hard Drive Mounting Bracket cost at SLS?

should b $8-12, tho i think can find cheaper ones online.

 

[Carnage]

Hi guys, if I just need a SSD for my OS and all my programs. Is it advisable to invest in a SSD. I reckon a 128mb should be enough for OS, Office 2010, and all the internet protection thingy as well as my handful of games that I play.

Or would it be better for me to just get a faster HDD?

 

[xtreme84]

Hi guys, if I just need a SSD for my OS and all my programs. Is it advisable to invest in a SSD. I reckon a 128mb should be enough for OS, Office 2010, and all the internet protection thingy as well as my handful of games that I play.

Or would it be better for me to just get a faster HDD?

I'm assuming you're referring to 128GB.
Get the Crucial M4 128GB. The difference in response is very obvious, you won't regret it.