Since it's part SSD, is defragging a problem?
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No its been defraged. I use system mechanic so it tells me when to do it. I also seen people say it takes time to get faster. I use it everyday since iv gotten it.
996388
Not at all. SSD allocates information that you use the most to itself. You don't even have to worry about it.
996389
i believe in hybrid (SSHD) drives, the SSD portion is used for cache, so defragging it will defrag the mechanical portion only
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I have 2 SanDisk SSDs on my machine. I'm running WIN 7, 64bit. Did not have a problem with my Gen. Storage disk. Cabled up the 2nd disk, and "away" it went, no problems. It's a DELL machine.
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No. All a ssd does for you is access your files faster. You don't really need one. It does help if you put games on it.
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I wouldnt! I think it is used for cache and is software and hardware based. You would probably waste it. You need to look further but I though about buying a 256GB SSD for $120 on sale and replace the 500GB spinning drive with the new SSD and let it still cache if it likes I guess??? not sure lol.
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When you get into the whole computer system, the process goes from offloading from the mass storage(SSD) into the main memory(RAM) and then into the CPU. By getting an SSD you make 1/3 or 1 out of 3 components of that transfer rate faster. Luckily for me, my cpu is a 3rd generation i7 so 2 of 3 are blazing fast. But my ram is only at 1333 MHz but still has faster transfer rates than the SSD but i'll soon be upgrading to 1600 MHz. CPU and RAM do not affect the SSD directly, but affect the SSD indirectly as well as the entire systems balance.
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If you're not planning on having much data on it (using mostly web apps for example) and want the benefits of a SSD... Namely no moving parts.
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It has a 24GB SSD drive. BTW,one problem that has developed is a habit of spontaneously shutting down right now, like if you hold down the power button. The problem isn't with power supply or overheating, and it's happening with greater frequency. It's happened theree times in the last two weeks, usually shortly after I wake it up. Very annoying.
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Yes, but you would loose the performance benefits of a SSD on account of the bottleneck of SATA 1.0 interface
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For anyone fairly familiar with computers, you could replace the hard drive with a ssd. However, this laptop boots in less than 20 seconds and runs quite quickly, so I feel confident I am getting a boost from the express cache built-in. Also, it has an amazing recover from sleep in about 2 seconds which makes it even closer to ssd performance. I have a desktop with an ssd for my boot drive, and I can tell you that even buying one of the best Crucial ssd's, they can give you more issues than a standard hard drive. No argument ssds are faster, just saying this hybrid express cache solution from samsung with a 7200 rpm hard drive is a good choice, at least for me.
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I use my ssd just for the OS and programs. Data storage such as music and documents I do one an HDD I have both installed internally.
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No. As a matter of fact, if you buy it new, you will have to partition it just as you would a "normal" HDD. All operations, including your restore function, work as they normally would. The thing to watch with this drive is when you defrag. Only do it once a month or so, because the drive's caching function works in real time. So, if you defrag, it tries to cache everything as it goes, and you lose your speed benefits, at least for a little while.
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It depends in which software that you use, I believe there is some paid software that can clone only the OS but as always it is recommended to just reinstall straight onto the SSD
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From what I gather, the SSD is mainly used to help boot up the computer faster. It holds a lot of temporary files so that the HDD doesn't need to store them where your permanent files are. However, I am not tech savvy so I could be wrong.
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Because ~5% is partitioned off by the manufacturer for the purposes of read/write - as you do not defrag am SSD, this is required to allow the data to be cleaned up within the system This is still a 512 disc, which will actually mean ~500 for use, less ~5% for SSD specific cleanup tasking - unlike "normal" HDDs the 480 noted is the amount you will actually have to access
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there is only one empty slot there, so what you should do is buy only one RAM, the bigger the better. And personally I think if you have some extra money buy a new SSD will be good, the HDD is really slow.
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Ssd is hibrid drive It runs like memori cards Which will be instent response
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No. The SSD drive does not include Express Cache software. Pure hardware stuff. If you have decent hardware like Intel Core i5 or i7 processor or equivalent, then your main concern would be processor to hdd information exchange. Simple equation - fast processor, fast RAM and FAST HDD. Rest will fall in place.Hope this helps.Regards.