Windows 7: Intel 330 60GB SSD

irbullet · 07 Oct 2012

Well I JUST bought a intel 330 60GB SSD..
Will that be ok? It's mainly for my os and maybe one game.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00
is where I bought it.

evansj · 07 Oct 2012

when you say is this ok what do you mean by that to run on windows 7 or to run the game or what

whs · 07 Oct 2012

This is a very nice SSD and should be perfect for the OS. If you want to transfer your current system, see here: SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System

irbullet · 07 Oct 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by whs

This is a very nice SSD and should be perfect for the OS. If you want to transfer your current system, see here: SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System

Thank you for the TUT!

I needed one. And wouldn't it be better just for a fresh install? I only have a few games to move over and I can just reinstall them

Quote: Originally Posted by evansj

when you say is this ok what do you mean by that to run on windows 7 or to run the game or what

I meant I am running windows 7 OS and maybe install 1 game (GTA IV) to it. GTA IV is very intensive I have noticed.. Especially because I have graphic mods and it's view is basically the whole city at once. (It NEVER loads completely because of my slow HDD)
So that's the only game I'm planning on putting on it. And maybe 1 more so it should be PLENTY of room.
I have a secondary 1TB HDD for all my steam games.

Sardonicus · 07 Oct 2012

It will be just fine for one game. People generally buy larger SSD's for more speed and capacity for their games and programs. Intel is at the top of the list in terms of reliability, so I wouldn't worry about any functionality issues. If it's your first SSD, it will be speedier than your HDD.

You should see a significant change in the time it takes to load games (on the SSD) to the upside.

irbullet · 07 Oct 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by Sardonicus

It will be just fine for one game. People generally buy larger SSD's for more speed and capacity for their games and programs. Intel is at the top of the list in terms of reliability, so I wouldn't worry about any functionality issues. If it's your first SSD, it will be speedier than your HDD. Enjoy!

Yes it's my first SSD, and I have a i7 3770K WITHOUT A SSD! That's crazy!
as I said before it will be used for OS mainly. and it was half price off on amazon remember that!

And it comes with all the cables and bays I need unlike some others
60GB should be perfect because ALL my steam games go on my 1TB HDD
If I absolutely need more space I can always go raid and buy another one

alikhan · 07 Oct 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by irbullet

Well I JUST bought a intel 330 60GB SSD..
Will that be ok? It's mainly for my os and maybe one game.
Amazon.com: Intel 330 Series Solid-State Drive 60 GB SATA 6 Gb/s 2.5-Inch - SSDSC2CT060A3K5: Computers & Accessories
is where I bought it.

That's great
Use it for windows 7 and office and your browsers and utilities like 7-zip. For games put steam and the games on your hard drive.

Enjoy experiencing it.

irbullet · 07 Oct 2012

Quote: Originally Posted by alikhan

Quote: Originally Posted by irbullet

Well I JUST bought a intel 330 60GB SSD..
Will that be ok? It's mainly for my os and maybe one game.
Amazon.com: Intel 330 Series Solid-State Drive 60 GB SATA 6 Gb/s 2.5-Inch - SSDSC2CT060A3K5: Computers & Accessories
is where I bought it.

That's great
Use it for windows 7 and office and your browsers and utilities like 7-zip. For games put steam and the games on your hard drive.
Enjoy experiencing it.

Not quite sure about the IDE thing or whatever to do in bios

whs · 07 Oct 2012

In your case a fresh install may be the best option.

linnemeyerhere · 07 Oct 2012

Yes a fresh install will be best but don't' forget all the mobo and GPU drivers and then grab all your updates. You'll love the speed that it handles this task. You have just entered a new era of computing and you'll never look back...enjoy !

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