Recent content by Geish

I fixed this a couple days ago but have been too busy since then to update. Now I want to thank all who replied to help me out. My biggest thanks goes to berryracer! That's a great solution for a clean install of Windows 8, and I really appreciate the time you took to make that post...

I may end up having to do something like that, though I was hoping to do a clean install or just swap the OS to the SSD with a recovery disk. I'm going to soldier on with this for a day or so to see what I can come up with. Looks like the new activation system with Win8 makes doing this much...

Matt, I'm here to get advice about how to overcome a technical hurdle, and I'm not interested in being tut-tutted about the use of SSDs and tossing out bloatware.

Thanks for the reply, Corky. This is a brand new laptop, and she told me that she does not want the pre-installed software (crapware) that comes with this computer. Specifically, what I did was use the Windows 8 "Create a recovery drive" tool. I used a 16 GB USB flash drive to copy the...

:whiste: Meanwhile, I've contacted ASUS support, and the guy said this model may not be able to use SSDs. SSDs aren't listed in the spec sheet on the ASUS page for this model. I can't get my head around the idea that a modern motherboard wouldn't be able to use and SSD. It does recognize that...

A friend's mother recently bought an ASUS K55A-DS71 notebook. It has a 5400 RPM HDD in it, and I told her that it would be a significant improvement to replace that HDD with a 250 GB SSD (she really doesn't need 750 GB) & that I'd do it for her. That way not only would she get better...

I appreciate the replies, and there are some good suggestions. The external SSD isn't going to happen, because, as Corky mentioned, it's going to have the OS installed on it. An internal drive would be far more convenient. Corky, my personal laptop, which is the one I referred to in the...

Yeah, I spent some time last night looking for an adapter of some sort that would anchor an SSD properly in a laptop hard drive compartment. I couldn't really find any such thing.

Foam weather stripping like you can get at Home Depot or Lowes, I suppose? Hmm, OK. Another reason I'm asking about this is because I'm going to install an SSD in someone else's laptop (a new one) in a week or two, and if I run into this situation again, I'd like for any method used to snug up...

I've recently swapped out the HDD in my laptop with a Samsung 840 SSD. The motherboard is a Clevo P15xEMx. The concern I have, which may be nothing, I dunno, is that the SSD is a bit thinner than the HDD, and the fit in the laptop is just a little sloppy. The SATA socket is positioned at a...

OK, after doing more research, I've found the answers to my questions.

I recently bought a Vantec Multi-Function Front Panel, and when I opened the box, I saw that the plugs weren't an exact match for the ports on my motherboard, which is an ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3. So I have a few questions about hooking up the usb, firewire, and eSATA. 1- My internal...

I was just slightly hesitant after looking at some forums where people were moaning about the horrible software Creative/SB produces. People really complain a LOT about it, but I figured I'd just send it back for a refund if it's that bad. The positive comments were really glowing, so I...

Thanks to both of you guys for taking the time to answer my questions!

I found that adapter shortly after submitting my post and ordered two of 'em - the second will be used to run my ipod on my home stereo or as a backup in case the other one craps out). This soundcard setup with the Promedia isn't exactly intuitive. Hopefully this card will be worth the dough I...