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post Oct 18 2013, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(llk @ Oct 18 2013, 09:52 PM)
Guys i have a problem here need your help, my PC setup consisted of 1 DVD writer & a 1TB WD Blue HDD, today just bought an OCZ Vertex 4 128GB SSD. The problem is i have to disconnect the DVD writer then only can install Windows 8 into the SSD, after installed the Windows i can't boot into Windows if i connect the DVD writer, my motherboard is Asrock Z87 Extreme4. Thanks
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Have u check your bios setting on boot up?
Set HDD as the first priority and select your ocz ssd as first boot drive.
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post Oct 21 2013, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(Shirleykame @ Oct 21 2013, 12:15 AM)
hi what is the best bang buck for SSD ard RM350 +- now?
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Samsung 840 Evo 120gb RM379
Crucial M500 120gb RM359
Plextor M5S 128gb RM359
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post Oct 28 2013, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(wengjoe @ Oct 28 2013, 09:39 PM)
seem like no one talk about Intel SSD.

currently using the 520 series, might not be the faster SSD on the current market.

but I find the stability is pretty good.
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I think its because Intel doesn't bring any much excitement on their SSD performance and improvements.
I agree their stability is really good nod.gif .
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post Oct 29 2013, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(win7 @ Oct 29 2013, 10:53 PM)
what is the cheapest SSD in the market now? icon_question.gif
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Kingston V300 60gb RM199 is one of it.
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post Oct 31 2013, 04:50 PM

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QUOTE(Ancient-XinG- @ Oct 31 2013, 11:00 AM)
Hi, all.
I just got SanDisk Ultra Plus 128 GB to replace my 1TB 5200 rpm HDD. And i am totally new to SSD. After doing some reading on the net, i found that writing on SSD is not that good as the wearing level will increase. But anyhow, i only have 1 slot for Disk and not 2 slot, thus, secondary HDD isn't work. I will constantly use and external HDD instead to store Musics, Movies, and Pictures. And here come my questions :
- How to move some file to SSD. Is that ok to do so? Example, some important docs i will put in to my SSD. Is that ok to copy into SSD? Will "move" file harming?
- Is that ok to plug my external HDD to my laptop all the time once my laptop is on?
- Is that ok to perform anti virus full scan once a month?
- Is CCleaner good for the registry cleaner and browser cookies cleaner? Will it cause the overwrite problem?
- Windows update will constantly adding file, will this wear down my SSD?

Thanks for taking time to read my question and i am totally new in SSD. Hope some light is shed. smile.gif
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You are using laptop? If yes, u can consider to buy Caddy bay to pull out the dvd-rw drive out and install back your 1TB HDD.

- Yes, its fine to move/copy files to SSD for fast loading. SSD is eventually wear off due to usage, but the question is how heavy usage u gonna use it for. Writing like 5-10gb per day the SSD probably still at least last 3yrs?

- I'm plugging my ext HDD to my rig without off no problem at all, as long as it doesn't overheat or dropped.

- not sure about anti virus will affect ssd life or not, i suppose it wont since its just a software like others. Even u constantly spam opening & closing photoshop to enjoy seeing the loading speed also no problem, just... a bit ackward laugh.gif .

- CCleaner just similar answer i would say in above one.

- Window update not everyday update u gb of files, the answer is pretty much a "NO". You worry too much of wearing off SSD instead of enjoying it. SSD isn't a hardware that is eaily broken, unless u to try break it intentionally.
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post Oct 31 2013, 08:46 PM

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QUOTE(Ancient-XinG- @ Oct 31 2013, 06:31 PM)
Regarding cookies and all the cache. It will constantly added to the files right? Am i suppose to clean it?
Thanks for the reply!!!

Yes, i am using Laptop, as shown in my siggy.
My 1 TB HDD spoiled, that is why i change to SSD.
Same question as above, how if the internet browser keep caching? Am i supposed to delete it?
Which browser is suitable for SSD?

Thanks in advance. You both are great !!!
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You can delete the cache occasionally to free some space.
Else get into browser setting, and set auto delete history/page visited upon exit. Most ppl wont recommend this, coz it will be troublesome in case u wanna visit the website that u forgot what link it is when closing it accidentally.
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post Nov 2 2013, 11:06 AM

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QUOTE(Dickong @ Nov 2 2013, 10:08 AM)
ssd hardly break down, my firs intel ssd using for more than 3 years also no problem.I just need to know whether local cheaper or Taiwan.
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I think price is more/less the same, unless u are finding ssd brand that not available locally.
Maybe try searching some taiwan website find out what their online seller price hmm.gif .
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QUOTE(marine88 @ Nov 6 2013, 09:58 PM)
hi guys, i plan to get myself a SSD 100GB above

what brand?
around what price? icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif
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There are a few:
Crucial M500 120gb
PLextor M5S 128gb
Samsung 840 Evo 120gb
Price range in between RM340-380.

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post Nov 8 2013, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(azarimy @ Nov 8 2013, 12:51 PM)
my local store does mark up the price of 120gb to almost RM400. thing is, that extra RM100 can fuel my car for 2 weeks. so i would prefer to not spend that much for an extra space that i dont need. i already have two 1tb HDDs in the PC. so i'm asking for u guys who've used it, do u really need that extra space? or is the 60gb is limited in some ways due to previous technologies?
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Since u staying KL, why not just buy online instead? The postage only cost RM6 to your doorstep and allow more choices and price comparisons.
Regarding recommendations quite a few:
Samsung Evo 120gb RM379
Crucial M500 120gb RM359
Plextor M5S 128gb RM359

120gb = 111gb that can be used. OS (20gb) + your software (50gb) will take around 50gb ady. 60gb wont be enough in case later on u need to add more things.
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QUOTE(Skidd Chung @ Nov 24 2013, 03:48 PM)
Hi guys, seeking some advice on an upgrade for my PC.

Currently specs

Intel i5 2400
Intel H-61 motherboard with only SATA II
Sapphire Radeon HD 6870
GSkill Ripjaw 16GB RAMs
WD 1TB HDD

I do have a plan to upgrade the CPU, GPU and MOBO in the future (2 years) but for now, I'm thinking the best stop gap measure to improve performance for gaming is an SSD.

My concern is the SSD storage space, definitely can't use it for my Steam library. Maybe only for games I'm actively playing.

So gonna use it for Windows and maybe some games. So I guess the best is about 120GB instead of those 60GBs right?

Is it worth the upgrade? I mean paying RM350+ for faster Windows start-up, general computing and gaming.
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SSD doesn't improve gaming performance, it just speed up boot, games and software loading. I will suggest u save a little more to invest on GPU.
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post Nov 27 2013, 01:06 PM

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QUOTE(chyi189 @ Nov 27 2013, 11:48 AM)
i also want buy SSD , but dont know what CPU better , i5 , i7 ?
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CPU doesn't matter.
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post Dec 10 2013, 07:20 PM

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In short, SSD tends to have much lighter weight, better shock resistance and smaller size.
In exchange is the cost of manufacturing it.
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QUOTE(VinceCheong @ Dec 25 2013, 05:55 PM)
Bit the bullet, got myself a Samsung 840 EVO 250GB for RM620 from ViewNet! Good deal, or ok deal or so-so deal? Lol.

Next challenge, migrating data and installing/reinstalling the SSD into my rig with Win7.

Doubts:
I Should be leaving the Sata Mode on my Bios to "Raid" instead of "IDE/ACHI" right? Since I have another pair of WD RE4 Black 1.0TBs in Raid0 as a Data drive? smile.gif
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FOr SSD, set to AHCI mode. You only set Raid mode when u plan to do raid setup for them with more than two drives.
Since the WD drives are ady in raid mode as u set, just leave it unchange.
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post Dec 25 2013, 09:12 PM

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QUOTE(VinceCheong @ Dec 25 2013, 09:08 PM)
If I set it to AHCI mode, I would believe that I'll not be able to detect my Raid0 data drives. Hence the reason why I had to change my Bios settings to "RAID" mode, and tweaked the windows registry to be able to boot it up in RAID mode from the previous AHCI mode before I added my Raid0 Data drives....
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u dun do any change on the raid setup u have currently.
u only set the sata slot u put in for the ssd to ahci mode will do.
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QUOTE(mhdsaifulaziz @ Feb 23 2014, 10:48 AM)
hi bro~ wanna ask u about SSD for macbook pro retina, is there any brands except Other World Computing??
OWC ssd too expensive~
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If it is 2.5" size HDD or msata on macbook u can replace it with aftermarket at pretty reasonable price.
if u are talking about pcie, it definitely be expensive.
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QUOTE(Shinka @ Jun 6 2014, 11:45 AM)
Hi all, I have a question.

Ok I have an existing 1TB Western Digital Hard Drive (with windows  8.1 installed on it) I plan to do a fresh install.

So I will take that out, put in the SSD in the bay, go to BIOS and enable AHCI, then boot from CD to install windows right?

After installing windows and drivers, I then shut down my PC. Then I will insert my 1TB into secondary drive. Because there is already windows 8.1 installed on the 1TB, will this conflict my boot up?
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u just need to set which drive to boot in your bios, that will most probably solve the "boot selection screen" on startup.
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