I bought a new Kingston SMV425S264GB (64GB) model. After reading up on google that windows 7 sp1 should automatically set the correct settings for the HDD. Installed windows, and saw that my performance was slower.
What I mean by slower is I booted up Mini XP from Hirens Boot CD and used HD Tune to test the SSD without any partitions. The results was 220/230MB without any hicups.
However now, after using automatic partition windows 7 install, it's (MIN: 141.3 | MAX: 211.6). I'm just wondering if this is what happens with new SSD's and is there something I missed?
CPU/MOTHERBOARD/CHIPSET + HD Tune:
BTW: People say enable AHCI for better SSD performance... this current laptops only has 3 options:
-> Compatible
-> RAID
-> Enhanced
In the bios, it states that Compatible is for IDE mode. Which I also read isn't the correct setting for SSD. What setting should be selected?
What I mean by slower is I booted up Mini XP from Hirens Boot CD and used HD Tune to test the SSD without any partitions. The results was 220/230MB without any hicups.
However now, after using automatic partition windows 7 install, it's (MIN: 141.3 | MAX: 211.6). I'm just wondering if this is what happens with new SSD's and is there something I missed?
CPU/MOTHERBOARD/CHIPSET + HD Tune:
BTW: People say enable AHCI for better SSD performance... this current laptops only has 3 options:
-> Compatible
-> RAID
-> Enhanced
In the bios, it states that Compatible is for IDE mode. Which I also read isn't the correct setting for SSD. What setting should be selected?
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| RAM | RAM | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Corsair Vengeance Black CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 | Corsair Vengeance Black CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 | Samsung 840 non-pro | ST1500DM003-9YN16G |
| Optical Drive | Cooling | Cooling | Cooling |
| LG CH12LS28 12x Bluray | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Direct Touch 4 | Stock | Stock |
| OS | Monitor | Monitor | Monitor |
| MSDN Windows 7 SP1 64-bit | LG Flatron IPS235 | Benq GW2450 | Samsung S20B300 |
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MSI cx70 0nf-091us
(16 items) |
3570K + 660 Ti SLi
(21 items) |
| CPU | Motherboard | Graphics | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| i5 3570K | Gigabyte Z77-UD5H | Gigabyte 660 Ti OC | PNY 660 Ti |
| RAM | RAM | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Corsair Vengeance Black CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 | Corsair Vengeance Black CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10 | Samsung 840 non-pro | ST1500DM003-9YN16G |
| Optical Drive | Cooling | Cooling | Cooling |
| LG CH12LS28 12x Bluray | Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus Direct Touch 4 | Stock | Stock |
| OS | Monitor | Monitor | Monitor |
| MSDN Windows 7 SP1 64-bit | LG Flatron IPS235 | Benq GW2450 | Samsung S20B300 |
| Keyboard | Power | Case | Mouse |
| Genius KB-G235 | XFX ProSeries 750W | Mana 137 +4 120mm Fans | Logitech G600 |
| Audio | |||
| Realtek HD / USB DAC | |||
| View all | |||
