I'm pretty Un-techie.. How do I optimize the two drive types? What do I install on the SSD and what do I install on the HDD?
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SSD is for installing programs since it is faster to load, and if you have many programs, those that you used more or require more memory.
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I think the OS does it automatically. Normally the HHD is for storage and the SSD is for active access.
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Hi!SSD - for System, programs and games (because it's much more quick)HDD - for photos, videos, music, other.
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I installed all games on the ssd... the hdd I use for video, mp3, files, programs and backup.
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I can not answer that question because I did not install the SSD. I brought it to the greek squad at Bestbuy. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Steffan is correct. Look up overprovisioning in google. Sandisk and Intel does this for you while companies like Samsung expect you to just partition the drive smaller or use their tool to shrink the drive if you install it using the Max size. You need to over provision an ssd for it to work properly, but some companies want you to see that 256GB on the box and think "Well, that is bigger than 240GB, Ill get the bigger one"
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Yes you can. You can add the SSD to the drive bay from the front of the system which is pretty awesome. I tried the hard way and well failed because of the OS i was trying with. But since then I've left the OS on the main drive which is fast... And everything that's important gets installed on my SSD and it's fast.
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It has both, the ssd is a cache drive which makes it boot and respond much quicker.
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I installed a Samsung 840 products ssd and it works great. Also, the included ram is inaccessible, however there are 2 empty slots easily accessible to add up to 8 more gb.
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I have no idea, I have the 500 GB HDD version, not the lower storage capacity SSD version.
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Ps- I went with this product before my knowledge of pcie drives. I would have chosen that over this product and an ssd. If you can afford it I think your performance will be way better.
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I've never taken this apart, but the two drives would be separate. The specifications for the SSD are 24G,32G mSATA; but I'm not sure what this means (could mean two SSDs, or either size might be present in a given unit). The SSD seems to make booting and turning off the computer much faster; and programs open quickly.
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I see no improvement. I just wasted time and money. As soon as I can I'm putting my 2tb drive back in. If you try it don't expect ssd speed
1997155
Here is what I had to do. Format the SSD, so it will be recognized as a drive with a new drive letter. Don' forget, cloning will bring over your present operating system as well, so upgrade it first, if you want a new one.Both Samsung and Seagate have included software. Be sure only to use USB 2.0. bE ADVISED IF YOU HAVE A FAIRLY NEW MB, CONTACT THE MB Co. which SATA CONNECTIONS (PORTS) TO USE. SOME ARE TOO SLOW.
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I once talked to a fellow on the amazon message boards and he told me he had managed to take the stock hard drive out and put in an ssd. That's what he told me he did. I took his word for it and maybe you should too. But it was just his word so proceed with caution. It might void the warranty if you do swap the hard drives out.
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I removed the 500G drive (it was 7200 RPM, BTW) and replaced it with a 250G SSD. Because of the fixed position of the disk connector a 3.5 to 2.5 adapter doesn't fit. I just plugged the SSD in and secured it with a couple pieces of tape. Since it lies flat, it's not going anywhere. I loaded a pre-release copy of Windows 10 on the SSD and have been running it for a couple months. Not a gaming rig, but a good general purpose unit. Boots fast, very stable. When Win. 10 is released I'll put the 500G disk back and run the upgrade so I'll have a genuine licensed copy.
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I would select the one at the lower price , be it the Crucial or Samsung. Both are good drives and I'll bet you couldn't tell the difference between the two unless you ran benchmark software that told you one was faster. I have several different brand/size/speed drives and on a day-to-day basis there is no observable change in performance. Once you get a SSD you will be happy.
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You can swap it out for a SSD, but just make sure you have a copy of all the drivers and some back-up discs of the OS.
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I bought that computer for my son, he loves it, no problems. Unfortunately I don't know what a ssd drive is, nor does he, so I can't give you any info on that.
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changing the drive is easy, any SSD SATA would do. I would go about 250g or bigger if you can afford it. Don't forget to clone from the original to get all the proper drivers .