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    Intel X25M or other sub $300 SSD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by squelchy451, Jul 2, 2010.

  1. squelchy451

    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    Quick question
    SSD's generally improve system performance, is more durable, and have no significant impact on battery life (if any, positive impact) correct?

    I'm looking for sub-$300 SSD's. The Intel X25M seems like a good choice.
    Any other suggestions?
     
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    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    Also, do I just use Acronis to clone the Win7 from my original HDD to install onto my SSD? Any better ways anyone would like to recommend?
     
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    Better off do a Clean Install instead
     
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  4. squelchy451

    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    Clean install = create backup and then install it?

    C300 seems to be 6GB/sec...is it compatible with 3GB/sec? Are there any plces that sell C300 for lower than 300?
     
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    Yes its compatible. And at times the 3GB/sec will run better than the 6.

    How many GB you want?
     
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    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    Just bought a Intel 80GB X25M...$190

    clean install = create backup media from Win7 and install into SSD rather than clone the original HDD using Acronis?

    What's the best way to reinstall Win7 onto SSD?
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you want value (or more capacity) and battery life, the best are Samsung, Toshiba and Indilinx. For performance, the best are Marvell (ie. Crucial C300), Sandforce, and Intel.
     
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    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    Well, i found a good deal for the Intel X25M and I bought it

    What's the best way to reinstall Win7?
     
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    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I was just about to say go Intel, but you did :) good choice :)

    Best way to install Win7? Just install it as on a normal HDD - the only thing you should do if not done automatically is switch off auto defragmentation.
     
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    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    My laptop already has Win7 on its HDD but I dont want to pay for another copy of win7, so just create a backup media?

    i could buy WIn7 pro for $30 but idk if its worth it
     
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    You can buy a new one or use the Legal download links on this forum and use the program to save your key.
     
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    squelchy451 Notebook Consultant

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    Where are the legal downloads link

    Can I just make a backup media of the Win7 on my HDD and use it to install Win7 on my SSD? I'm sure I've said this in every other post I dont know why nobody is willing to answer that question.
     
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    you might be lucky and find a 128GB realSSD c300 for around 300. It's probly the top performing SSD right now.
     
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    Here

    The ABR program saves ur key from ur current version of Win7 so you can activate your newly installed one.

    No you cant
     
    jtcady, Jul 3, 2010
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