SSD? Created 13 years ago2010-11-11 16:23:14 UTC by Unbreakable Unbreakable

Created 13 years ago2010-11-11 16:23:14 UTC by Unbreakable Unbreakable

Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 16:23:14 UTC Post #286980
Well thinking about getting a 32Gig ss drive to install an os onto it, (windows 7)

I just want to know what the advantages of doing this are?
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 16:42:43 UTC Post #286981
The advantage of an SSD over a HDD is its small size, no heating problems, no noise, some what bigger durability, since it uses a chip instead of a rotating disc.

But SSD's are very expencive, there are good SSD 64gb for around 100 euro, but i think its better if you buy Western Digital Raptor.

It has 300GB and its as expencive as a 64GB SSD. Plus the speed is roughly the same, the only thing whats not the same is noise, heat, durability if not properly cared off.

If i had to chose i would have chosen the raptor HDD because of its storage space.
Stojke StojkeUnreal
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 16:58:28 UTC Post #286983
Yeah well, since a 64bit os is only 20gigs I think I'll just get a 32gig ssd,

But I guess I'm more less wondering about the speeds that I can gain from installing the os on a ssd.

btw, already got 1-teribyte HD
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 18:22:41 UTC Post #286988
Well booting times would be a hell lot faster, i mean 200MB/s read speed and around 100MB/s write. Your OS would fly how fast would it be, so its a must have for a fast operating system.
Stojke StojkeUnreal
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 19:36:44 UTC Post #286990
You might want to think about a bigger drive, so you can put slow-booting applications onto it (examples: photoshop, 3D modelling software, etc).
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-11 21:51:48 UTC Post #286991
I have a 30 GB SSD. I wish it was bigger. I have about 2.5 gb left, and I really wish I had about 30 more.

Advantages, though? Boot time is 10 seconds to desktop and using Firefox.

If you're getting an SSD, you should also stick with OCZ or Intel. They're still the best.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-12 13:56:46 UTC Post #287006
yeah think about an ocz one. Maybe I will spring a little more cash for a larger one.
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Posted 13 years ago2010-11-15 03:41:31 UTC Post #287072
Damn, wish I had one now. I need more ram first.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-15 08:06:51 UTC Post #287073
SSD? Is that some kind of a sexually transmitted disease?
Skals SkalsLevel Designer
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-15 08:32:02 UTC Post #287074
SSD = Solid State Drive. As opposed to HDD = Hard Disk Drive.
Notewell NotewellGIASFELFEBREHBER
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-15 15:23:47 UTC Post #287077
The performance (and the price) comes from the fact that each SSD has inside of it a very small (varies depending on drive space) black hole.

With that said, keep those fuckers closed. Crack one open and it's the end for you.
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-15 17:12:42 UTC Post #287078
Not to talk about little xenomorphs that come out of em every now or than.
Stojke StojkeUnreal
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-24 18:52:44 UTC Post #287255
I believe the sweet price-performance spot for SSD now is around 128 GB.

I plan to buy one 128 GB SSD for my next computer, and buy a second one when the price drops further two years later.

This way, you can put all of your programs on the SSD, and use the magnetic drive for storing files only. Running games and other programs off of a SSD would dramatically improve performance/load time.
satchmo satchmo“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett”
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-24 18:58:27 UTC Post #287256
Yeah, but it has low storage and is expencive. WD Raptor is more than capable to mess with SSD when it comes to speed of write and read. Plus it has 300gb and costs as 1 SSD with 128.
Stojke StojkeUnreal
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-24 19:11:41 UTC Post #287259
The better-designed SSD's with the latest controller put the Raptor to shame.
satchmo satchmo“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett”
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-25 09:16:50 UTC Post #287280
But their price is high :)
Stojke StojkeUnreal
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-26 00:04:27 UTC Post #287301
Price =/= Quality.
Crollo CrolloTrollo
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-26 03:18:37 UTC Post #287303
I cant agree with you...
Stojke StojkeUnreal
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-26 09:19:21 UTC Post #287305
Just look at caviar.
Jessie JessieTrans Rights <3
Posted 13 years ago2010-11-26 10:12:16 UTC Post #287306
Well there are exceptions. But quality does cost.
Stojke StojkeUnreal
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