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    SDD on NP9262

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Necromancer90, Jul 31, 2008.

  1. Necromancer90

    Necromancer90 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking at the NP9262 notebook and I think I have everything in mind I want but I have a hard drive question.
    I want either...

    1. 320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache) X2 (With Raid1)

    2.128GB OCZ Core Series SSD (Serial-ATA II)

    I would really rather go with the SDD because I have a 500GB external drive.
    Though I have heard a lot of reviews saying this SDD isn't much faster then a HDD.
    Is this true? Because if so I would rather pay less money for the 2 drives.
    Though I am also reading a lot of reviews saying SDD in general is a lot faster, so why so little hype for this OCZ Core Series SSD?
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Welcome to the NBR forums. :)

    The new SSDs are quite fast.

    But the value for storage is not that great compared to the new 320gb 7200rpm drives.

    In the end, its up to you on what you want/need. :)
     
    Gophn, Jul 31, 2008
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    Necromancer90 Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you.
    Iv been a long time reader and finally decided to join.

    Will I notice a big change of speed if I go with SDD?
    I like to play computer games and multitasking is something I heavily do.
    Will the SDD keep the hour glass away more often that it is noticeably faster?

    Also will it last a little longer and under normal environments and will it have a less chance crashing?
    I still plan to back up whatever I get HDD or SDD but I really wouldn't mind trying the SDD.
    Ultimately will the hefty price to purchase a SDD be worth it?
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    having a fast HDD does not translate to faster performance in games or applications.

    ... it just speeds the the load times for the games and apps.
     
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    I understand that, though I have heard lots of people say the time difference for the OCZ Core Series SSD and a normal HDD does not effect the application and OS load time more then a couple seconds. I guess those seconds can add up fast after 3 hrs though...
     
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    its just seconds... I would rather have more storage IMO... especially for the money.
     
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    Ok, Thank you for the help. :)
     
    Necromancer90, Jul 31, 2008
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    Sasathi Notebook Enthusiast

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    does the SSD reduce heat/noise and power consumption significantly? im planning on getting the SSD on the 2096.
     
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    of course there would be no noise... but the heat and power consumption can be varied depending on SSD model.

    Still not worth it IMO.
     
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    I installed the 120gb SuperTalent, at about $640 from NewEgg, myself as a Boot drive. It's noticably faster on boot up. I plan to buy two 320's as the second and third drives.

    External kits are available to make a backup drive out of the hard drive you pulled. Be sure that the kit is for 2.5" drives and handles SATA. Most kits are for Desktop Drives or PATA or the Desktop version of SATA [a narrow ribbon cable type]....
     
    AlanP, Aug 1, 2008
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