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02-03-2012
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SSD Questions
Hey can someone give me some advice on an ssd? as am thinking of buying a Kingston 64GB. and currently own one western digital green 1Tb and a Samsung 7200rpm hdd. here is my question:
If I install my OS on a 64GB ssd do I have to have to install all my programmes and stuff on the ssd or can I have it all on one of my larger hardrives? as I don't think a 64GB SSD will hold all my programmes and docs.
So the question is can I use the ssd as just an OS Boot drive?
And what would you say would be the best ssd out of crucial and kingston? I have noticed crucial ssd's go for a little more on ebay.
thanks in advance  | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom
OS 64Bit
CPU Intel core I7 2600k (Stock)
Motherboard Asrock Fatal1ty z68 professional Gen3
Memory 16GB G-Skill ripjaws 1600MHz
Graphics Card Zotac gtx 560 amp edition
Sound Card Asrock cougar point high definition
Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron W2261VP
Screen Resolution 1920X1080
Keyboard Microsoft sidewinder x6
Mouse roccat kone
PSU OCZ ModXtreme 700w Pro Modular Bronze certified psu
Case sharkoon T9 red
Cooling CiT Vantage liquid cooling system
Hard Drives 1TB Samsung HD103UJ 7200RPM
500GB TOSHIBA
500GB WESTERN DIGITAL
Internet Speed 3mbps
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02-03-2012
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1, LinuxMint 9 LTS x64, Debian 6, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x64 |
Hi,
Yes, you can just have your OS on the SSD if you like, and keep your installed programmes on the 1TB - that is perfectly acceptable.
You can go about this in two ways:
1. Transfer your existing OS installation from the HDD to the SSD: SSD - Install and transfer the Operating System
or
2. Do a fresh/clean install: Clean Install Windows 7
When you do a clean install to the SSD, be sure to physically unplug your 1TB Samsung until the installation is complete, to prevent some of the system files being installed to the HDD.
My own personal preference is Option 2.
I think the Crucial has a better performance and reputation than Kingston, hence the price.
Regards,
Golden
Last edited by Golden; 02-03-2012 at 06:13 PM..
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| | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Golden Mk. I.3
OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1, LinuxMint 9 LTS x64, Debian 6, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x64
CPU Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz
Motherboard Gigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13
Memory 16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Sound Card Realtek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays Dual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS
Screen Resolution 1920*1080 and 1920*1080
Keyboard Logitech G110
Mouse Logitech MX518
PSU Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
Hard Drives 1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
2*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID1;
1*Western Digital WD10EARS 1TB
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
Internet Speed Not fast enough!!!
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02-03-2012
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Quote: Originally Posted by Golden  Hi,
Yes, you can just have your OS on the SSD if you like, and keep your installed programmes on the 1TB - that is perfectly acceptable.
You can go about this in two ways:
1. Transfer your existing OS installation from the HDD to the SSD: SSD - Install and transfer the Operating System
or
2. Do a fresh/clean install: Clean Install Windows 7
When you do a clean install to the SSD, be sure to physically unplug your 1TB Samsung until the installation is complete, to prevent some of the system files being installed to the HDD.
My own personal preference is Option 2.
I think the Crucial has a better performance and reputation than Kingston, hence the price.
Regards,
Golden thank you for quick reply! will seek time be quicker using the ssd even if I have the programmes and documents stored on a 1tb hdd? | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom
OS 64Bit
CPU Intel core I7 2600k (Stock)
Motherboard Asrock Fatal1ty z68 professional Gen3
Memory 16GB G-Skill ripjaws 1600MHz
Graphics Card Zotac gtx 560 amp edition
Sound Card Asrock cougar point high definition
Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron W2261VP
Screen Resolution 1920X1080
Keyboard Microsoft sidewinder x6
Mouse roccat kone
PSU OCZ ModXtreme 700w Pro Modular Bronze certified psu
Case sharkoon T9 red
Cooling CiT Vantage liquid cooling system
Hard Drives 1TB Samsung HD103UJ 7200RPM
500GB TOSHIBA
500GB WESTERN DIGITAL
Internet Speed 3mbps
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02-03-2012
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1, LinuxMint 9 LTS x64, Debian 6, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x64 |
Hi,
Yes, you will see a significant increase in performance. Adding an SSD is the single biggest improvement you can make to a system.
Regards,
Golden | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Golden Mk. I.3
OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1, LinuxMint 9 LTS x64, Debian 6, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x64
CPU Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz
Motherboard Gigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13
Memory 16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Sound Card Realtek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays Dual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS
Screen Resolution 1920*1080 and 1920*1080
Keyboard Logitech G110
Mouse Logitech MX518
PSU Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
Hard Drives 1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
2*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID1;
1*Western Digital WD10EARS 1TB
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
Internet Speed Not fast enough!!!
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02-03-2012
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Thanks for all the info! | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom
OS 64Bit
CPU Intel core I7 2600k (Stock)
Motherboard Asrock Fatal1ty z68 professional Gen3
Memory 16GB G-Skill ripjaws 1600MHz
Graphics Card Zotac gtx 560 amp edition
Sound Card Asrock cougar point high definition
Monitor(s) Displays LG Flatron W2261VP
Screen Resolution 1920X1080
Keyboard Microsoft sidewinder x6
Mouse roccat kone
PSU OCZ ModXtreme 700w Pro Modular Bronze certified psu
Case sharkoon T9 red
Cooling CiT Vantage liquid cooling system
Hard Drives 1TB Samsung HD103UJ 7200RPM
500GB TOSHIBA
500GB WESTERN DIGITAL
Internet Speed 3mbps
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02-03-2012
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1, LinuxMint 9 LTS x64, Debian 6, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x64 |
No worries - glad to help  | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Golden Mk. I.3
OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1, LinuxMint 9 LTS x64, Debian 6, Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x64
CPU Intel i7 860 @ 2.80 GHz
Motherboard Gigabyte P55A-UD3R Rev.1. Award BIOS F13
Memory 16GB Corsair Vengance DDR3 @ 661 MHz Dual Channel (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card EVGA NVidia GTX 560 1024MB
Sound Card Realtek Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays Dual Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS
Screen Resolution 1920*1080 and 1920*1080
Keyboard Logitech G110
Mouse Logitech MX518
PSU Thermaltake ToughPower QFan 750W
Case Thermaltake Element S VK60001W2Z
Cooling Corsair H60 Water Cooling, 2*230mm and 2*80mm case fans
Hard Drives 1*OCZ Vertex 2 60GB SSD;
2*Samsung F3 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID0;
2*Samsung F1 SpinPoint 1TB in RAID1;
1*Western Digital WD10EARS 1TB
1*Western Digital 500GB External USB 3.0
1*Seagate 500GB External USB 2.0
Internet Speed Not fast enough!!!
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