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    SSD Boot Time

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. xAtLx

    xAtLx Notebook Consultant

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    i have tested 3 brand of ssd in my New m14x and this is what i got

    Intel 510 = 15 sec

    Force 3 (1) = 14 sec

    Force 3 (2) = 18 sec

    Force 3 (3) = 15 sec

    Force 3 (4) = 14 sec

    Vertex 3 Max IOPS = 21 sec

    ALL TEST ARE DONE 10 TIME EACH AND THE RESULT ARE AN AVG OF ALL 10 RUNs

    this is normal ? i dont know how can intel 510 out boot Vertex 3 ? this is weird
     
    xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011
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  2. takeabyte

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    Weren't Force 3's recalled a few days ago?
     
    takeabyte, Jun 10, 2011
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  3. xAtLx

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    yes they were but all 4 of mine are still working great
     
    xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011
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    I remember vertex 3 MI recently released firmware 2.0.6 to solve unusual long booting time. Have you updated the firmware?

    I returned the V3MI after 2 replacements, none work with my m14x. Always random freezing during windows installation
     
    c1ro, Jun 10, 2011
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  5. xAtLx

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    i havent updated the Firmware yet you want to show me how ? lol i never update an SSD firmware before so this is an experience opportunity
     
    xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011
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    I ordered the Vertex 2 for my m14x, I hope it'll boot fast!
     
    Tsukurimashou, Jun 10, 2011
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  7. TitanGod

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    How are you counting it? from the second the laptop turns on or from when windows begins to load?

    My M14x "reboots" in 27 seconds :)
     
    TitanGod, Jun 10, 2011
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    Make sure it shows as 111GB and not 107GB before you install win7, if it shows 107GB send it back, there the old 64bit die, had that issue on two of mine, OCZ will also replace for the newer version, which they did for me.
     
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  9. xAtLx

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    i am using Boot Racer to calculate my boot
     
    xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011
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    I understand that this helps with the ease of numbers but that program is just bad.... it doesnt give you the time it windows is loaded but the time til windows is responsive... which is give of take 6-10 secs on a SSD.

    For example my computer boots in about 16 accounting to that with my M4 but I dont really see it as booted til 24 secs.
     
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  11. xAtLx

    xAtLx Notebook Consultant

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    uhm... 2GStyle you are missing my point lol

    When i use that program i dont count the time when i see window, i counted the time when all my application are loaded, to me, when my application are loaded means my window id done booting

    when window start i only have a handful of app that need to run****
     
    xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011
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  12. Riddhy916

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    is it from the moment you press power button to win 7s loading screen?
     
    Riddhy916, Jun 10, 2011
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  13. 2GStyle

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    ok. well to eachs own right? haha
     
    2GStyle, Jun 10, 2011
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  14. xAtLx

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    i would guess so :)
     
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  15. TitanGod

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    ewww... you have to install boot racer for it to work?

    I use a VBscript file and it calculates how fat your computer reboots...

    No installing any 3rd party programs.

    Check it out here... It's pretty nifty

    Restart Time - Windows 7 Forums
     
    TitanGod, Jun 10, 2011
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  16. xAtLx

    xAtLx Notebook Consultant

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    i use boot racer along with the stop watch on my iphone :D to make sure that i am on the same page but different people have different way of timing thing right ? :D
     
    xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011
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    lol same here, use my iphone from time to time...

    Are you getting SATA III speeds on your intel 510? like 300MB/s + speeds?

    Also, what speeds are you getting with the XT in the optical HD caddy? it's the hybrid drive right?
     
    TitanGod, Jun 10, 2011
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  18. xAtLx

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    i was getting 348MB/S avg on the Intel but my V3MIOPS just came in yesterday so i used that in my laptop now and getting around 410ish, the Force 3 was giving me trouble when i use it with the M14x but its working fine with my desktop, but when i used it and run test it was around 450ish -480ish.

    i havent check the XT yet but i will in a bit
     
    xAtLx, Jun 10, 2011
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  19. TitanGod

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    awesome! yea keep me posted cause im really interested in the same setup you have. I wanna get the 510 and the XT hybrid for the 2nd hard drive.

    Maybe I might wait till smasung realeases the 1TB 9.5mm drive in a few months.
     
    TitanGod, Jun 11, 2011
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    My vertex 2 boots in 15 seconds. The Vertex 3 should be faster. Did you remove the Intel Rapid Storage Technology? This seems to have a negative effect on performance. Also, disable LPM on the Intel Engine Management Components.
     
    mojorific, Jun 11, 2011
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  21. xAtLx

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    when did you start your timer ?
     
    xAtLx, Jun 11, 2011
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    hm.. i didnt know they are going to come out with the 9.5mm ill see how fast it go
     
    xAtLx, Jun 11, 2011
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    Could you please tel me were did you find a Momentus XT 750 GB ?

    To me only exist the 500 GB
     
    solrac13, Jun 16, 2011
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  24. xAtLx

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    that is the orginal drive that came with the m14x it said "Momentus XT" on it so i assume it an M-XT drive :D
     
    xAtLx, Jun 16, 2011
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