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Ok, I went hog wild and bought SSD's for use in my desktops and laptops. But I am having a hard time figuring out best way to manage which goes where. I thought I had it figured out, but now things have changed. I am almost considering selling them all for now, except one for my netbook, but not sure if I'm there yet.
Here's the SSD's I currently own:
(1) Intel 80GB G2
(2) Intel 40GB G2
(3) OCZ Vertex 2 60GB (new retail from RMA)
(4) Kingston V-series SNV425 64GB
(5) Kingston V-series SNV425 64GB (new opened, never used)
Yes that's two of the same kingstons number (4) and (5).
The Vertex 2 is brand new in packaging. The original one I bought failed, and OCZ replaced it with a whole new sealed retail package.
My machines:
(A) Sager NP8662 laptop - I had it dual configured with the Vertex 2 and secondary hard drive before the Vertex 2 died. My laptop has been having other issues too, so decided to just use a single 500GB Momentus XT for the time being until I get a new laptop probably Feb/Mar next year after Sandy Bridge laptops are available. Although I would love to have an SSD in here now, but considering it's flaky as it is, I'd rather just leave the machine be.
(B) Netbook (SU4100, GMA 4500MHD, 2GB DDR3) - Currently has a Kingston 64GB. I had the Intel 40GB in it for a bit, but it was just too small for my use. I like the extra space and performance is more than adequate but it's a power consumption hog. I'd considering putting the Vertex 2 or Intel 80GB in it instead but both seem like overkill for a $350 netbook.
(C) Gaming Desktop (Core 2 Quad 3.4GHz, GTX 260 core 216, 8GB DDR2) - currently is running the Intel 80GB. I run this machine in IDE mode though because it's an older motherboard, and running in AHCI causes ten plus extra seconds at bootup because it boots through another bios. Plus it seemed to be acting a little flaky running ahci, hard drive sleep issues etc. Of course I have a couple other hard drives in there for games, etc. I'd plan on using a drive just for boot. Considering putting the Vertex 2 in it instead since it will mainly be used for Windows OS and basic apps. Maybe a game or two that could benefit from the SSD speed.
(D) Productivity Desktop Shuttle XPC (Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz, HD 4670, 4GB DDR2) - Use this machine mainly for productivity apps, ripping media, trialing software etc. It's not necessary to have an SSD but was considering using a Kingston in this one just to help with boot times, and general improved responsiveness.
In the end I'm thinking ultimately I want something with decent capacity and low power consumption in the netbook. The Intel 80GB seems to be the best bet, but seems a little overkill and still has a decent resale value. I would also like a fast boot drive for my gaming desktop so was considering the Vertex 2 there. But if I don't use an SSD in there then I have to buy another hard drive anyhow, although a decently fast Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB for $60 and while not as fast as an SSD, still pretty quick, and probably sufficient.
I dunno. Part of me says to sell all the SSD's except put the Intel 80GB in the netbook, and buy a hard drive for the desktop gaming PC. But then again, I might regret giving up the SSD afterwards for my gaming desktop, and in my other desktop for that matter.
I know it was a lot to read, and thanks to anyone offering assistance.
Here's the SSD's I currently own:
(1) Intel 80GB G2
(2) Intel 40GB G2
(3) OCZ Vertex 2 60GB (new retail from RMA)
(4) Kingston V-series SNV425 64GB
(5) Kingston V-series SNV425 64GB (new opened, never used)
Yes that's two of the same kingstons number (4) and (5).
The Vertex 2 is brand new in packaging. The original one I bought failed, and OCZ replaced it with a whole new sealed retail package.
My machines:
(A) Sager NP8662 laptop - I had it dual configured with the Vertex 2 and secondary hard drive before the Vertex 2 died. My laptop has been having other issues too, so decided to just use a single 500GB Momentus XT for the time being until I get a new laptop probably Feb/Mar next year after Sandy Bridge laptops are available. Although I would love to have an SSD in here now, but considering it's flaky as it is, I'd rather just leave the machine be.
(B) Netbook (SU4100, GMA 4500MHD, 2GB DDR3) - Currently has a Kingston 64GB. I had the Intel 40GB in it for a bit, but it was just too small for my use. I like the extra space and performance is more than adequate but it's a power consumption hog. I'd considering putting the Vertex 2 or Intel 80GB in it instead but both seem like overkill for a $350 netbook.
(C) Gaming Desktop (Core 2 Quad 3.4GHz, GTX 260 core 216, 8GB DDR2) - currently is running the Intel 80GB. I run this machine in IDE mode though because it's an older motherboard, and running in AHCI causes ten plus extra seconds at bootup because it boots through another bios. Plus it seemed to be acting a little flaky running ahci, hard drive sleep issues etc. Of course I have a couple other hard drives in there for games, etc. I'd plan on using a drive just for boot. Considering putting the Vertex 2 in it instead since it will mainly be used for Windows OS and basic apps. Maybe a game or two that could benefit from the SSD speed.
(D) Productivity Desktop Shuttle XPC (Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz, HD 4670, 4GB DDR2) - Use this machine mainly for productivity apps, ripping media, trialing software etc. It's not necessary to have an SSD but was considering using a Kingston in this one just to help with boot times, and general improved responsiveness.
In the end I'm thinking ultimately I want something with decent capacity and low power consumption in the netbook. The Intel 80GB seems to be the best bet, but seems a little overkill and still has a decent resale value. I would also like a fast boot drive for my gaming desktop so was considering the Vertex 2 there. But if I don't use an SSD in there then I have to buy another hard drive anyhow, although a decently fast Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB for $60 and while not as fast as an SSD, still pretty quick, and probably sufficient.
I dunno. Part of me says to sell all the SSD's except put the Intel 80GB in the netbook, and buy a hard drive for the desktop gaming PC. But then again, I might regret giving up the SSD afterwards for my gaming desktop, and in my other desktop for that matter.
I know it was a lot to read, and thanks to anyone offering assistance.
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