Do you need to install a special driver for the hybrid ssd to function at its best? I swear somewhere I saw that software was required for this...
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It would depend on the type put into the computer. I don't have one but if they used an sshd (which is the very likely ) then no software is needed. sshd example http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Momentus-7200RPM-Hybrid-ST750LX003/dp/B00691WMJG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1392424601&sr=8-3&keywords=sshd+750
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Yes it will work, the drive is exceptional faster than a standard, the only flaw I had seen, With Windows 7, or the bios at first instal it confused my D drive as the primary rather than the C, So I had to reformat and reinstall, the second time was all good though. I like it, It works great for me, I can hear windows booting even before my screen comes up after bios boot. Considering the price v/s solid state, I will get me another hybrid. You can never go wrong with Seagate quality anyways, that is why banks prefer Seagate in there PC's.
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To be honest with you, IDE to SATA 3 - why? That IDE interface is sooooooo slow it would bottle neck the speed poential of this SSD drastically. I question SATA1 being used with SSD. Time to upgrade the PC.
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Most ssds don't supply any software. Google "todo backup Easeus". It's a free clone program that has worked perfectly for me. Download it and install it into the hard drive. Clone the hard drive onto the ssd. If you have never done this, youtube will play a video tutoring for this procedure.
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I was unable to locate any specifications for the system you identified.Make sure motherboard has Sata 3Gps or 6Gps (faster)If you are adding the SSD make sure you have an extra SATA port, cable and a place to mount SSD.** If the drive is configured properly on a 6Gps port, there will be a very notable performance boost over any HDD, this SSD will outperform any 10,000 rpm drive.
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I tried a hybrid drive and it gave me similar performance to a SSD, 10 to 25% in initial load, no diference in between game load time and not much difference in start time. Basically not really worth it. The difference is like 36 sec vs 40 or 55 vs 102 sec.
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If you installed the SSD Internal and you plan on using Windows on it, you have to connect it to the motherboard Sata 3 connector, and if you don't have a Sata 3 connector on the motherboard you have to connect it to the card external (e-sata) as a data drive!.
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I can not answer that question because I did not install the SSD. I brought it to the greek squad at Bestbuy. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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you probably need a SATA Cable, and also some brackets to mount the SSD. As the packaging don't come with brackets.
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My SSD came with a migration CD with software which worked flawlessly for me. It transferred from my HDD while in Windows, then automatically set the boot after restart. With many worries about aligning the partition, turning on TRIM, etc. I can say this was one of the most worry free SSD installs I've done.
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I do not see the point of changing the one it has already for the one you mentioned, because both are hybrids and the hybrids have a flaw when we talk about proper speed. Change for a proper SSD (http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-MZ-7TD250BW-Solid-State-2-5-Inch/dp/B009NHAEXE/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1373543806&sr=1-2&keywords=samsung+ssd) than it will make a lot of difference on speed (boot up time and every day use). If you need more space, use an external drive for storage.
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I'm sorry. I'm not all that up to date with SSD's. I'm not sure if it will work.
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It was my understanding that this item included an SSD slot...when I received mine it didn't have one so that may be why you are asking this question you may have been deceived like I was....if there is no SSD slot then you need to add something to the USB connection that may provide an SSD slot...sorry
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Be sure to know what you are doing- For an ssd to use full speed capability the bios sata interface must be set to AHCI, not IDE before installing the new SSD.
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If you order it, check the model that arrives. Mine didn't have the SSD. I called Amazon and sent it back for one with the SSD. Waiting on the replacement... EDIT - its there, just not user accessible, see below:
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just do a fresh install its better! saves hassle and driver issue's and so on of many issue's, but those issues don't happen alot ! but non the less just get a windows 7 dvd or windows 7 bootable USB drive, Choose in bios to BOOT the windows 7 bootble usb drive install windows 7, it won't take you like 15mins.i'v used this SSD i got like 3 of them ! 1 on desktop! as boot drive for windows 7 1 on a MAC book pro for MAC OSX + Windows 71 on a normal laptop for windows 7 - linux !! and they all work perfectly fine ;)
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Update: You need to be CERTAIN the ssd is MICRO sata, and the other connection is STANDARD SATA, as I see it. My mistake was not even knowing there was such a thing as SLIMLINE sata, but WTH... Six bucks...? NBD... I'd send you mine, but I never get anything done. 'Buried somewhere anyway...