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    Should I wipe my X-25 160GB SSD?

    Does anyone on here think that using HDDErase will result in any significant improvement of performance on my SSD, given the results I posted above?
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    Should I wipe my X-25 160GB SSD?

    WOW. After running the Full Diagnostic using the Intel Toolbox and then disabling System Restore (and removing all data) all write-speed benchmarks improved significantly (close to double the speed for most of the tests). Original CDM results: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4918782/Crystal.JPG New...
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    Should I wipe my X-25 160GB SSD?

    Interesting. I think I have the G1 because the Toolbox wouldn't run the optimization tool. It turns out I've had System Restore on. I deleted the files and disabled it. Would this have had any effect on a G1's performance, or only a G2?
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    Should I wipe my X-25 160GB SSD?

    Here are my results from Crystal: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4918782/Crystal.JPG Correct me if I'm wrong, but it appears that my read speeds are right on target, yet the write speeds are at less than half of what they should be. The drive is at about 80 percent capacity and I've used it for just...
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    Major problems with formatting and partitioning an SSD for Windows 7 install

    Resolved! As suggested from another forum, I booted from a Vista install CD, did a partial install (it was from a recovery CD so I couldn't get it to the point where I could login), and then booted from the Windows 7 CD and clean installed on the larger partition created by Vista. I'm not sure...
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    Major problems with formatting and partitioning an SSD for Windows 7 install

    I just booted from an XP install CD and got bluescreeen error after it finished loading setup files. I've also booted into DOS and tried formatting the drive to no avail. I ran FDISK and when trying to set a new primary DOS partition it just hangs. This doesn't look good... Is there some...
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    Major problems with formatting and partitioning an SSD for Windows 7 install

    I?m going a little crazy right now and hoping that someone can help me out. I just purchased a new Lenovo x200 laptop and an Intel 160GB X-25M SSD. I put the new hard drive in the laptop and booted from the Windows 7 DVD that I burned. Everything is fine until I get to the ?Where do you...
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    Intel 160GB SSD v. Lenovo 128GB SSD v. 160GB 7200rpm HDD

    Thank you for the responses so far. I'm definitely going to get an SSD, and have narrowed down the list to: (1) Intel 160GB, (2) Samsung 128GB, or (3) Corsair 128GB. Without considering the cost or size to be a significant factor in making the decision, what would you recommend? How much of...
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    Intel 160GB SSD v. Lenovo 128GB SSD v. 160GB 7200rpm HDD

    I'm in the market for the Lenovo x200 and wanted to get some feedback from the more-informed community about storage options. I have a general understanding of SSD v. HDD, but wanted to get more information on which option is best. As indicated in the title, the three options I'm considering...