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=Stephens= · 08-29-2011, 03:43 PM

I was thinking of getting a SSD hard drive. I was wondering what you guys have, what brand is a good one, and how big should I get. I want it to run just the OS. I have Windows 7, 64 bit, 8 gigs of RAM and 3 video cards running triple SLI. Processor is a dual core 3.0 ghz intel. And I have a 1 terabyte hd for my secondary.

Steve Dallas · 08-29-2011, 03:53 PM

I love having a SSD for my main drive. Makes boot up and loading programs I use a lot SO much quicker.

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Synyster · 08-29-2011, 07:24 PM

I've always gone Corsair. Size is dependent on whatever you want. I usually only have my OS on them too, but I like to have a bit of extra space for updates and whatnot. 160gb is enough for me.

Steve Dallas · 08-29-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synyster

I've always gone Corsair. Size is dependent on whatever you want. I usually only have my OS on them too, but I like to have a bit of extra space for updates and whatnot. 160gb is enough for me.

As you can see, Corsair is the way to go if you want the best SSD. Simple as that.

Ivas · 08-29-2011, 08:30 PM

What is an SSD? I know 'bout STD's, my filthy mother-in-law has always got one or another of 'em to complain about, the old slut...

=Stephens= · 08-29-2011, 11:28 PM

SSD is a Solid State Drive, with no moving parts. The SATA and older IDE hard drives have a spinning disk inside, this takes time to access the data. With a SSD, it can access the data very very quickly. And your computer will start up and restart much faster. My friend has one and his computer is up and going in 24 seconds.

Rogue Leader · 08-31-2011, 08:36 AM

I have a cheap one (64 GB PNY) running Win 7 64 bit. From pressing the power button to ready to work my computer is up in 30 seconds.

Worth every penny.

CamaroSkooter · 08-31-2011, 09:38 AM

I dunno, Steve. I think you could've made your photos larger...

Brokinarrow · 08-31-2011, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

I have a cheap one (64 GB PNY) running Win 7 64 bit. From pressing the power button to ready to work my computer is up in 30 seconds.

Worth every penny.

Damn... yeah that sells me one one of these for my next upgrade for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I dunno, Steve. I think you could've made your photos larger...

I had to go up and hit the "full sized" button when I saw this, wow! How many megapixels is that camera, Steve?

08-29-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	SSD I was thinking of getting a SSD hard drive. I was wondering what you guys have, what brand is a good one, and how big should I get. I want it to run just the OS. I have Windows 7, 64 bit, 8 gigs of RAM and 3 video cards running triple SLI. Processor is a dual core 3.0 ghz intel. And I have a 1 terabyte hd for my secondary.

08-29-2011, 03:53 PM	#2
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	I love having a SSD for my main drive. Makes boot up and loading programs I use a lot SO much quicker. Silverstone Icon Aluminum Chassis painted Chevy Imperial Blue Metallic Side Panel with LED Blue Lighting EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Intel Core I7 975 Extreme 3.33 GHz Asetek CPU Water Cooling Enermax Magma 1200 Watt Power SUpply 12 GB RAM (6 2GB D3 PC3-1333MHz) X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro Sound Card LG 8X Blue-Ray Disk Writer Atech Flash Media Reader 2 EVGA Superclocked GeForce 295 1.8GB Video Cards in SLI (That's quad SLI) Corsair 256GB Solid State Drive Western Digital 2TB Hard Drive LG W3000H-BN 30" 5MS LCD Display Logitech G9 Mouse __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

08-31-2011, 08:36 AM	#7
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	I have a cheap one (64 GB PNY) running Win 7 64 bit. From pressing the power button to ready to work my computer is up in 30 seconds. Worth every penny. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

08-31-2011, 09:38 AM	#8
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I dunno, Steve. I think you could've made your photos larger... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

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08-29-2011, 07:24 PM	#3
Synyster Drives: 2006 F150 Lariat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,665	I've always gone Corsair. Size is dependent on whatever you want. I usually only have my OS on them too, but I like to have a bit of extra space for updates and whatnot. 160gb is enough for me.

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08-29-2011, 11:28 PM	#6
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	SSD is a Solid State Drive, with no moving parts. The SATA and older IDE hard drives have a spinning disk inside, this takes time to access the data. With a SSD, it can access the data very very quickly. And your computer will start up and restart much faster. My friend has one and his computer is up and going in 24 seconds.