Solved Point of getting an SSD?

[whs]

OK, then I misunderstood. I thought your external was the only place where you keep your data. But if that is a backup drive, then you are covered.

 

[UnknownReverent]

It's my hard drive that clicked a couple times, then I fixed the cables and it stopped. It has passed all the tests, but I'm going to get a new one to be safe.

 

[whs]

When you got the new drive, keep the old drive in the system and use it as a workdrive for temporary and non-essential files. And if you don't have enough bays, get a USB caddy and use it as an external.

 

[DavidE]

If i understand correctly, you backup your data but do not create backup images for your OS and programs.

If you don't want to have to re-install the OS and all programs on the new HD, you could create a backup image of your current OS, and restore that to the new HD.

You can get Macrium Reflect free, or Seagate and WD have a free version of Acronis.

If you're interested in a backup image here is a tutorial:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html

 

[UnknownReverent]

I have no need to do a back up image. I like doing a fresh install so everything is clean and right for the system. I'm upgrading parts on my computer anyways so I'll have to get new drivers for other things and that would cause an issue when I get the other parts.

 

[Zepher]

I have no need to do a back up image. I like doing a fresh install so everything is clean and right for the system. I'm upgrading parts on my computer anyways so I'll have to get new drivers for other things and that would cause an issue when I get the other parts.

I've upgraded my system 2 times without installing and all is fine. Windows 7 is very good with hardware changes.
Each swap was a motherboard,CPU, and ram.
Q6600, i7 870, i7 2600k
My install is from August 2009.

 

[UnknownReverent]

I've upgraded my system 2 times without installing and all is fine. Windows 7 is very good with hardware changes.
Each swap was a motherboard,CPU, and ram.
Q6600, i7 870, i7 2600k
My install is from August 2009.

I'm upgrading ram, processor, and motherboard. I'd just rather have a clean install. All my data is just movies, music, and a couple other files here and there. That's one reason they're on the external for my Ps3 as well when I want. The games I do have on there I barely play anymore and I have the discs for them. All the other stuff is simple to get like iTunes, Skype, AVG, and so forth.

 

[DavidE]

Ok, I didn't realize you were upgrading so many components.

I'm kinda opposite i guess, I only re-install for a new motherboard or PC.
Other than that I restore an image if I run into issues.
I don't like to have to re-install/re-register everything, reconfigure all my preferences, especially HTPC media stuff.

With what I've learned in SF, if i do another MB change, next time I'll try restoring before re-installing....

 

[UnknownReverent]

I'm actually rebuilding my computer, basically. I'm getting a new computer case, processor, case fans, after market cooler, ram, motherboard, SSD eventually, hard drive, and graphics card. The SSD, graphics card, and some case fans are going to be a little later. Right now I can afford everything else. I may end up getting another hard drive for a back up later as well. I just don't have the money for a few of the things at the moment. I can afford the necessary things right now.

 

[smarteyeball]

I've heard good things about WD, bad about Seagate, and I haven't really heard much about Hitachi.

I've heard good and bad about all of them.

That about sums it up.

All drive manufacturers have good/bad drives. Usually it's a particular model or a bad batch which cements a reputation and perpetuates a myth.

For example, years ago Hitachi Deskstars were known as Deathstars because they were shocking drives. Hitachi now make very good drives, but the Deathstar batch really hurt their reputation for years.

Seagate had a bad model which resulted in a lot of bricked drives. Subsequent drives have been fine, but it's enough to turn some people of Seagate.

WD had a bad batch of 'Green' drives which caused issues for a lot of people. Again, that turned a lot of people of WD and so on and so forth.

These days most drives are pretty much equal in terms of quality/reliability. You'll get good/bad drives from all the major manufacturers.

As long as it's not an Eco/Green drive (like the WD Green) - most drives are 7,200rpm with either 32mb or 64mb of cache. Just choose what you can afford.

WD Black or Blue (Black is quicker), Seagate, Samsung, Hitachi - all good.

I was looking at the refurbished, but I'm not sure I'd trust those.

Personally, I wouldn't either without knowing it's history of what the fault was.





As for the SSD, since your budget is tight and your buying multiple components - it falls under the luxury rather than necessary category atm. Save up and grab a higher capacity when you can.

 

[pparks1]

Western Digital Blacks are quicker than Blues...but outside of benchmarks I don't think it would make a big difference. However, the Blacks are noticeably louder than the Blues. I own them both, and if I had to buy another one right now, I would do a Blue.

 

[UnknownReverent]

That's why I said I was going to wait on the SSD. I'll be getting 120gb next week I think. And thanks for the advice on hard drives. That makes my decision a little easier because that 1tb Seagate is 85 right now.

 

[DavidE]

I thought this was just about replacing a HD that might be ready to fail.
Now it sounds like a new PC build.

Are you planning to move your Win 7 license to the "New PC"?
What version of Windows do you have?
An OEM version/license is only good for the original MB/PC...
A Retail license can be moved to a new PC...

It sounds like you could pretty much keep your current rig, and build a new one from what i hear now.

 

[UnknownReverent]

I thought this was just about replacing a HD that might be ready to fail.
Now it sounds like a new PC build.

Are you planning to move your Win 7 license to the "New PC"?
What version of Windows do you have?
An OEM version/license is only good for the original MB/PC...
A Retail license can be moved to a new PC...

It sounds like you could pretty much keep your current rig, and build a new one from what i hear now.

This is true. Windows will work on my new rig. I was planning on building a new one from the beginning and then my hard drive started clicking. So it was about the hard drive. I'm just stating about this since someone mentioned it when I was talking about a fresh install.

 

[DavidE]

OK, understood.
If it was me, after getting the new Win PC up and running,
I would wipe the HD in the current rig and install Linux...

Who knows, maybe the current 'questionable' HD will last for years...
It's a no cost option/possibility.

Or sell, part-out, donate the old rig, if you don't want it...

 

[UnknownReverent]

A few of the parts my friend bought me so I'm going to give them back to him. If he wants the whole thing then I'll sell him the parts that I bought. If not, then I'm going to give it to my parents.

 

[DavidE]

cool, you have the plan

 

[UnknownReverent]

Once I decide on the hard drive. Lol

 

[DavidE]

:roflmao:
yea, if i don't side track your thread...
:focus:

 

[UnknownReverent]

If I can't find a better priced hard drive than that 1tb Seagate, then I'll end up getting that Friday. So if anyone finds a decent priced one, let me know.