@RyderOCZ: SSD setup

RyanFodder

Ryder,
Can you offer some advice for a first time SSD setup?

I have a 120 GB Vertex 3.

Thanks!

Tushon

http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_set_up_Windows_on_a_VERTEX

Ryder

Oh man, dont use that old thing.

Not much to it really, install SSD, Install Win 7, disable defrag on SSD, witness insane speed.

fatcat

Ryder wrote:

Oh man, dont use that old thing.

Not much to it really, install SSD, Install Win 7, disable defrag on SSD, witness insane speed.

what about

Intel® Rapid Storage Technology?

Ryder

What about it?.. you can't use it if you have an AMD system (CF didn't mention what he was installing on) and it is just a driver, so I expect you install it when you install the drivers for your system. I don't call that a special tweak, I call it something you would do anyway. If he is using an Intel motherboard, then they would be on the CD that came with the motherboard.

I guess I could add one thing. Make sure the SATA controller is set to AHCI mode in the bios before you start your install.

EDIT: Have no (0, nada, zippo) other drives (besides DVD) connected when installing, Win 7 does crazy crap with boot files.

Tushon

Ryder wrote:

Oh man, dont use that old thing.

Not much to it really, install SSD, Install Win 7, disable defrag on SSD, witness insane speed.

Didn't realize it, but a year out of date is probably not worth looking at in the SSD world. Should probably send an email to that maintainer :P

Ryder

Plus, that is a Vertex.. not a Vertex3