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SSDs and W7
04-04-2012 11:23 AM
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From what I gather it seems the best option is just to install the OS on the SSD with W7 automatially disabling any defragmenting options.
What about the Swap (Page) file, should this be set to the SSD or a HDD?
As W7 Profesional takes less than 25GB should I consider installing other apps to the SSD or avoid doing that? If I do, is there an amount of free space I should keep available?
Any advice from those more knowledgable about SSDs than me (probably everyone here ;)) would be appreciated.
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Re: SSDs and W7
04-04-2012 12:40 PM
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I'd also make it fixed size to prevent fragmentation issues on the HDD!
Ultimately, it depends on how much RAM you've got and what programs you use, as to whether it makes any practical difference.
Generally, it's best to put programs and data that infrequently change (but are often used) onto the SSD to gain the performance from the better read speed.
I'd also move the User folders onto the HDD as they'll probably change more frequently, and it makes it easier to reinstall the OS without losing the user data.
Re: SSDs and W7
04-04-2012 1:39 PM
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I do have several HDDs to be included and was already thinking about putting User folders on one of them.
Page file to HDD, too. Would it be better to put the Page file on a different drive than the user files and remaining apps that I don't install on the SSD? Would that help to keep the system at optimum performance?
I'll be installing 8GB RAM so don't expect a great use of the Page file.
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Re: SSDs and W7
04-04-2012 2:48 PM
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http://thessdreview.com/ssd-guides/optimization-guides/the-ssd-optimization-guide-2/
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Re: SSDs and W7
04-04-2012 3:43 PM
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I had read elsewhere that when W7 detects an SSF it automatically disables defrag for it.
Had a quick read of your link and will have a proper look later when I get home
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Re: SSDs and W7
04-04-2012 4:24 PM
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If you don't do a lot of gaming though it's probably best to install the OS to it and use the free space to install your most used apps as suggested above. I believe W7 is pretty good at recognising an SSD and not doing any unnecessary read/write cycles.
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04-04-2012 4:40 PM
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win 7 loads fast as does BF3 as for game patches and updates that's why i went for a 120gig SSD
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Re: SSDs and W7
04-04-2012 5:23 PM
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