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    Intel 510 120gb ssd noob questions

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jeff1304, May 13, 2011.

  1. jeff1304

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    Ok so first of all this is my first SSD i have updated the firmware put my os on it and already downloaded the intel toolbox. i have this mounted in a m17xr3 and well pan on playing a decent amount of games and various other things. what do i need to do to maximize performance on this thing or whatever else ?
     
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    Run CrystalDiskMark 3.0 (portable edition) and compare your scores with other results you can find on Google.
     
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    ok here it is this seems to be low :S i have it set for ACHI or whatever it is in bios it also has latest drivers.

    SSD Life is reporting 100% health though.
     
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    If your laptop has SATA III the SSD doesn't seem to be running in SATA III.

    You might want to ask your fellow m17xr3 owners.
     
    Phil, May 14, 2011
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