Depend on what sort of spec you have ATM
If all aspect of your pc is good enough for you then SSD is a well justified upgrade

One thing just occurred to me. That 256GB SSD might not have a spectacular performance and the OEMs like Dell might overcharge on the SSD. You might want to investigate further about the SSD that they will bundle together with your laptop. Of course, you'd have to balance it out with the fact there aren't any alternative cheap 256GB SSD on the retail market. But good luck anyway.


I don't know the programs very well, but I could say that Photoshop's font loading would be faster.

Erm about photoshop,
it is depends on your processing speed and ram availability.
A sifu once said 12GB ram is not enough for him to merge 14 5DMark2 21MP RAW File. Considering 40MB each photo.

But then opening your file to PS is depends on your HDD/SSD because you are loading it

Just threat SSD just like your smartphone.. i.e Operati8ng system & other proigrammes + probably smaller but frequent working files - SSD & others such as big photos, videos, Games & etc, save it in ext HDD....You enjoy the SSD for sure..both interm of quick, less heat & extended battery life

Wth that in mind, an entry level 30GB or even 40GB is sufficient already wth about 10-20GB xtra space after those system, programmes files & even your working files.. ..Entry level SSD getting cheaper...Starting from RM230 for basic 30GB SSD

This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 29 2011, 10:30 AM

I just bought Corsair's F series 60GB SSD. I hope it's a wise choice as I wanted the one with SandForce controller.

Aarrgghh!! I just found out my P5K MOBO has taken away the SATA's AHCI support. I'm left with IDE only Now my SSD can't run as fast as it should

Max i can get is 160MB/99MB

This post has been edited by Thrust: Jan 30 2011, 12:10 AM

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Emcrest-S...-SSD,12089.html

G3 out next month?
i got fren work in intel, they can buy up to 3 proc, 5ssd w staff price (around 50%) , hoping he could help me buy 1...

to those using X25M, an updated firmware is just made available... pls check at intel website

it will update your firmware to 2CV102M3

Finally got myself a 160GB Intel X25-M G2. My Windows7 boot up real fast now. Battlefield Bad Company 2 loads super fast too.

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Added on January 31, 2011, 4:15 pmUpdate the firmware will not affect anything inside the SSD, right?

This post has been edited by Cynox: Jan 31 2011, 04:15 PM

there is always risks... so backup first just in case

How to check the firmware on X25-M G2 80GB SSD?

How to mount SSD on 3.5/ desktop casing?

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Added on February 4, 2011, 12:20 amFOund my way!

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=196832&mpage=1

This post has been edited by munak991: Feb 4 2011, 12:20 AM

i just bought intel 120 gb ssd at RM 730 ..never notice owikh sell 160gb 1 at RM750 only gues my weak never doing homework before buy it..
havent update the firmware but realy satisfied with the performance,boot time super faster,cod mw2 feel like no loading at all..haha very nice..

directly disc boot the firmware updater.
it will tell you whether ur firmware is up to date

Welcome bro, SSD is really nice right ?
Buy more for ur 2nd desktop or maybe even laptop/netbook ?

^Memang nice

I'll just leave this here.





This post has been edited by sakurakinomoto: Feb 4 2011, 08:47 PM

When update the firmware will the file get corrupt or mess up. Anyone update the intel ssd firmware already. Share some light about it. tq

This post has been edited by Dickong: Feb 4 2011, 09:18 PM

Yeah it feels really snappy. Loading JDownloader doesn't slow down the system anymore, plus system shutdown and boot is really fast, as expected.
I plugged in my previous HDD with the OS and all still intact, and the difference is kinda like going back to a 1MB Streamyx line from a 20MB Unifi line.

After hearing the latest news, thank god I haven't switched to Sandy Bridge. Perhaps I'll let this SSD stay in this old rig.

Upgrading from old rig to SB gives less performance improvement than getting an SSD. Your priorities are just fine.

Still waiting for those guys who have upgrade the intel firmware for some info. tq

hi , i'm planning to get an ssd for my new rig . can anyone recommend me ? i just wanna put my os inside..40gb is enuf i think

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Added on February 9, 2011, 10:00 ambtw..the speed between Samsung Spinpoint F3 and SSD difference alot anot ?

This post has been edited by yangchee98: Feb 9 2011, 10:00 AM

The difference can be a lot and it can also be hidden. A simple method to show the difference is to view image galleries in the Windows Explorer in icon mode. With SSDs it'll almost be instantaneous and noticeably slower for HDDs. However, Windows 7 will then hide the difference by using the cache, so long as it has spare memory available.

If you're lacking in RAM, SSDs will give a noticeable all around improvement. Even if you're not lacking in RAM, SSDs will still be good for the initial scan and generally lower latency.

If you have the budget, I would recommend considering owikh84's RM 750 for an OEM Intel G2 160GB. While it isn't as fast as current SSDs, it is still good enough on performance and rather cheap on capacity.

This post has been edited by everling: Feb 9 2011, 12:33 PM