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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: W7LPNRICK on March 31, 2012, 08:32:58 PM
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Anyone know much about Crucial SSD's here in Boise? :salute
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I do not live in Idaho, but I own (3) 128GB Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 SSDs
what do ya need?
if you are installing one, you need to follow the guidelines about updating the firmware 1st in IDE mode ( not AHCI mode ), before you format or install your OS....... once the firmware is updated you can go into the BIOS and switch it back to AHCI mode and then install your OS ( Windows 7 I persume you be using???? which will take it over from there automatically )
lot of helpful stuff on the Crucial messageboards/forums community, also
hope this helps
TC
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I have a 256 gig one and love it. They are highly rated.
No matter which one you get, make sure you google SSD Tweak guide. There are several settings that should be changed in your OS.
Also it's a good idea to get a standard drive for things like internet cache, swap file etc.
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Wanted first hand experience with this product before purchasing. Are you happy with these? What problems did you encounter? :salute
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I love my crucial. only regret was only buying a 60gig. wish I got the next size up. 128gig I think.
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I do not live in Idaho, but I own (3) 128GB Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 SSDs
what do ya need?
if you are installing one, you need to follow the guidelines about updating the firmware 1st in IDE mode ( not AHCI mode ), before you format or install your OS....... once the firmware is updated you can go into the BIOS and switch it back to AHCI mode and then install your OS ( Windows 7 I persume you be using???? which will take it over from there automatically )
lot of helpful stuff on the Crucial messageboards/forums community, also
hope this helps
TC
I just built a new system for gaming,
Machine name: RICK-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.111118-2330)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7673
BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/11 10:01:35 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8162MB RAM
Do you know of any conflicts or special needs I'll have.
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I just built a new system for gaming,
Machine name: RICK-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.111118-2330)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7673
BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/14/11 10:01:35 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 8162MB RAM
Do you know of any conflicts or special needs I'll have.
We wouldn't know about your special needs just by listing computer parts dear. :devil
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Wanted first hand experience with this product before purchasing. Are you happy with these? What problems did you encounter? :salute
Actually didn't encounter any problems. Like I noted before, make sure you follow the tweak guides for best performance and life of the drive.
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Do you know of any conflicts or special needs I'll have.
Last week I was looking on NewEgg and I thought I saw the 128GB bundled with a helmet and flavored window stickers, if that helps.
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Wanted first hand experience with this product before purchasing. Are you happy with these? What problems did you encounter? :salute
I am 100% completely happy with mine, I have not encountered not 1 single problem with any of the 3 I own
I have run the 1st one since last April/May and the performance has not dropped off not even 1%....... the other 2 I installed in July/august of last year, and they both seem to be running just as good as the first one.....
all 3 of mine came with the rev002 firmware....... once I updated the firmware to Rev009 the seq read / seq write had a tremendous improvement.......
just be sure to follow the directions of updating the firmware correctly ( regardless if you do it before you load your OS or if you update the firmware after you have installed your OS ................ but yours might have already came from the factory with the latest firmware installed )
hope this helps
TC
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Thanks :salute
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We wouldn't know about your special needs just by listing computer parts dear. :devil
:rofl :huh :noid