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    How to get max performance out of Crucial M4?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by CC268, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. CC268

    CC268 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, just did a clean install of Windows 7 and would like to start optimizing my SSD...in the meantime I am looking up some guides on optimization but here are a few questions I have (any guidance or suggestions are highly appreciated):

    1. Should I use Intel Rapid Storage Technology?
    2. Is it worth partitioning my SSD for gaming? (only 128 GB)
    3. Any other suggestions...?
     
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  2. JKleiss

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    1. Yes, just the drivers, you don't need the user interface, just point device manager to the F6 disket drivers downloaded from here

    2. No, partitioning will achieve nothing on a SSD

    3. Just use it as a regular drive, (disable hibernation and defragmentation)
     
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    what does Intel Rapid Storage Technology do?
     
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    s2odin Merrica!

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    s2odin, Jun 17, 2012
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