Intel 320 Series 120 GB SATA 3.0 Gb-s 2.5-Inch Solid-State Drive
The migration of software NTEL - so I can do it before. As I said, and I have three partitions on my old hard drive and is used for a dual-boot XP and is stored in random order. A boot partition for my XP is much bigger than I want, I know that the biggest question I have is how to manage the migration of the Intel software to partition? It allows me to change the partition size when I clone the SSD? E 'can handle a partition on the disk is a clone of what I have. The answer is yes to these questions, you can! Do not dive into the specific steps required. But do not worry if you have multiple partitions on your old hard drive, Intel, data migration software allows you to king-size bed. (Or even removed, I think) partition in any way you like, the mud on the SSD, unless you get the size of the partition software to partition 'balance' to fit the SSD. in equal proportions will depend on how old they are. Even if you are not sure how it works, if the disk is full or exceed the size of the SSD, I can not comment. For me, when I was alone with 45GB HDD 320GB, so that the change in terms of both size and partition my new 120GB SSD.
The motherboard SATA 2.0 - the next question I have is if my mobo (motherboard) can handle even the SATA 2.0 or if it was just a SATA 1.0 Fortunately for me, I found some 'documentation on the motherboard. The SATA 2.0, it is possible that a positive signal to other shows that came out around 2007 computers that can be correct SATA 2.0, I would recommend anyone who wants to get this program. The Wizard PC (can be found at download.com) that tells you a bit 'of information about your computer and all peripherals / drives to the motherboard and Google, both of you, but chances are if you have the computer after 'year 2007 could be a SATA 2.0 Heck my computer, the PC is dropped off a brand and a 2.0 SATA I do not know if you have a computer from 2005 or older would be OK.
Windows XP and SSD - up next is my concern on Windows XP and SSD that are XP and SSD do not mix, either by a lack of ability to TRIM and after doing lots of research, I came to a dead end in every phase of the road. Ironically, the best source of information I came across is from reviews here on Amazon (Bob Blum), the last of this fact is SSD? He said that the Intel SSD Toolbox is basically what is TRIM on Windows 7 and the Intel SSD is certainly works like a charm in the tool box is filled in the TRIM manual before you find in Windows 7. No need to run the tool manually or on the basis set so that to make any difference, I mine the individual to work every day (Intel indication of the month), is slightly from the source. data in the table to work 24/7 (10 MB for the process), but in the end it's worth knowing that the SSD, I would not start slowing down after use. And I know, Intel is the only one that offers the type of TRIM in this for XP ', which is the main reason why I chose to. Intel brand over-the-slightly faster (but less reliable) than the OCZ SSD.
Installation - My other concern is that the entire installation process and let me move smoothly. My suggestion is to use a mini CD that came with the SSD, there are instructions in PDF format that guides you through every step of the process. And believe me, it is well written and very easy to understand. Until reading the instructions, you'll have no problem in the installation drive, I removed the old hard drive because I wanted storage I simply plug the Intel SSD's me. The SATA and power in the blanks on my motherboard and mount it in parentheses right next to my old HDD after setting the BIOS boot priority to start with the SSD to clone my new beginning, no. any problems.
Encrypted Drives - OK, here is some basic information on the encrypted disk that comes with the Intel SSD 320 series, but do not tell you how it all works, and how safe it really is. But I can tell you that if you do not have the password reset ATA / HDD in BIOS, you can not drive in the FDE (full disk encryption format), the sad fact that most computers. desktop is not an option in the BIOS (do not confuse the ATA / HDD password BIOS with the company through a standard because they are different), although most laptops do not have this feature. Desktop computer, I did not know that I can not take advantage of FDE, which is standard on all 320 Series SSD to see how the two units are designed, Intel SSD 320 series is actually encrypt everything. the default value. (Without losing performance), but if you do not set a password ATA / HDD in the BIOS do not perform encryption is so good that you stuck to your house keys in the lock can be. the lock. However, since anyone with access to keys, are glued on.
The difference in the Amazon (and others) - I noticed right off the bat, the Amazon, there are two different versions of the SSD drive to check for twice the price difference. I would definitely choose the most convenient and I'm glad I did. What is the difference? Simple, one version is designed for desktop computers, the other is for a laptop and a desktop version, I (SSDSA2CW120G3K5 ', which is currently $ 219.00 for the 120GB from Amazon) includes everything you need to. on the desktop. It has a SATA signal and power cable to 3.5 "adapter bracket, two screws with a different bag, mini CD and instructions in PDF format and some documents. The other, 'that' are the sales package. (SSDSA2CW120G3B5 ) with blackberries, two things usually. SATA to USB and a box of rubber for the SSD. version for laptops because they have to move with SATA to USB USB. time. desktop users typically require Attendees will also have no connection with the SSD hard drive normally. The laptop has a slot for HDD in my computer, they know they must use an adapter to the USB SATA migration. But in general, computer users will also need participants.
Performance - OK, now on the actual product! (I know the ending, right?) I think I was going to be the difference night and day to use my computer to do most of what is true, everything is 'snappier', the program loads. Faster, folders and files that are installed almost immediately as soon as my internet browser and navigate faster and it looks like a shoe in 1/3rd the time (this is still the same), and in general. It seems that everything is faster and more responsive. And while there are some aspects of performance on my PC that looks exactly the same as it was before the overall difference is obvious, of course.
One of the most I've noticed so far is the ability to run many of the SSD, I can back up the SSD do a virus scan and still run the program and surf the web without interruption in Heck. As I write, my SSD is backed up my old hard drive. But I have not seen any degradation in the performance of any work on the old HDD, I slowed down a bit 'important and reduces performance during the backup process, but the SSD is a standardized test. easy with PC Wizard, I sort of read / write speed is increased between 2-3x what they have but I know that the old HDD read / write speed is only the skin of the reasons SSDs are. best of the hard drive. The ability to multitask with the largest density SSD ITS.
