SSD Questions

Chaos · Jun 10, 2009, 07:59 PM

1) Is a 32GB large enough for an OS only drive
2) Are the stuttering issues worked out yet

***Veridian3*** · Jun 10, 2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

1) Is a 32GB large enough for an OS only drive
2) Are the stuttering issues worked out yet

1) Depends on the OS, but probably yes.

2) Depends on the drive

They have come a long way in the past few months. Watch out for a round-up in the next 2 weeks of a few recent models...

Chaos · Jun 10, 2009, 08:42 PM

thx Stu

Running Windows 7 X64. I dont have alot to spend or I would grab a 64GB without question.

**kris23** · Jun 10, 2009, 11:31 PM

i'd grab a 64GB OCZ Apex or Vertex drive if possible, both got gold reviews

Lowfat · Jun 10, 2009, 11:35 PM

I highly suggest staying away from an Apex. Very poor random read/writes. A Vertex is a good choice though. But a 30GB is enough for an OS if you install all your games/applications on a separate drive.

Chaos · Jun 11, 2009, 12:09 AM

thx for the input

Tipstaff · Jun 11, 2009, 03:05 AM

You will also want to read up on SSDs as there is a lot to consider, especially in the setup/use of them. THIS page is a good jumping point, as is the rest of the OCZ forum, to a lot of info not only about the Vertex, but general SSD info too including using them specific OS's, proper maintenance, defrag tools, and such.

There's a lot of plus and minuses to using one that people just don't realize, such as having to properly setup the alignment of the drive before you use it, turning off features of Windows that will deteriate the drive over time, and so fourth. Be sure to do your homework on them before you choose to get one.

***Veridian3*** · Jun 11, 2009, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tipstaff

You will also want to read up on SSDs as there is a lot to consider, especially in the setup/use of them. THIS page is a good jumping point, as is the rest of the OCZ forum, to a lot of info not only about the Vertex, but general SSD info too including using them specific OS's, proper maintenance, defrag tools, and such.

There's a lot of plus and minuses to using one that people just don't realize, such as having to properly setup the alignment of the drive before you use it, turning off features of Windows that will deteriate the drive over time, and so fourth. Be sure to do your homework on them before you choose to get one.

I have to also add that the requirement to follow a number of those things is not relavent to Win7. TRIM as an example is supported by the OS and so there is no need to run Wiper.exe

Judas · Jun 11, 2009, 11:12 AM

Personally i'd wait for the SSD market to really heat up before making the splurge... i got tempted nearly 2 months ago when i got the dragon kit to get a vertex drive.... but after thinking about it for a bit..... it just wasn't worth it.... so little space for so much cash for some pretty crazy speeds but still a few hitches and glitches that need work. Controllers failing to produce overall good figures and unable to handle to performance of the drives to.

It's always wise to let at least a 3 + full generation changes go by before considering them.

I MAY get one come oct22nd when win7 launches.... And personally i wouldn't get any less then a 50gb/60gb SDD for main OS...

Jun 10, 2009, 07:59 PM	#1
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,176 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	SSD Questions 1) Is a 32GB large enough for an OS only drive 2) Are the stuttering issues worked out yet __________________

Jun 10, 2009, 08:42 PM	#3
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,176 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Re: SSD Questions thx Stu Running Windows 7 X64. I dont have alot to spend or I would grab a 64GB without question. __________________ Last edited by Chaos; Jun 10, 2009 at 08:58 PM.

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Jun 11, 2009, 12:09 AM	#6
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,176 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Re: SSD Questions thx for the input __________________

Jun 11, 2009, 03:05 AM	#7
Tipstaff DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Toronto Posts: 5,529 Rep Power: 94 System Specs	Re: SSD Questions You will also want to read up on SSDs as there is a lot to consider, especially in the setup/use of them. THIS page is a good jumping point, as is the rest of the OCZ forum, to a lot of info not only about the Vertex, but general SSD info too including using them specific OS's, proper maintenance, defrag tools, and such. There's a lot of plus and minuses to using one that people just don't realize, such as having to properly setup the alignment of the drive before you use it, turning off features of Windows that will deteriate the drive over time, and so fourth. Be sure to do your homework on them before you choose to get one. __________________ >><<