M4-CT128M4 SSD Clean/format?

justintime2001 · 26 Oct 2015 at 17:57

I have an M4-CT128M4 SSD on my current system as a boot/windows drive. I have just ordered a load of upgrade bits (X99 etc. from ocuk of course) and wonder if I should replace the boot drive for something newer or won’t it make much difference?

Also what is the best way to clean/format my SSD prior to a fresh install?

Your expert advice would be much appreciated.

wazza300 · 26 Oct 2015 at 18:08

Secure erase is best

Parted magic has secure erase option,might be other software around that does it

justintime2001 · 26 Oct 2015 at 18:17

wazza300 said:
Secure erase is best

Parted magic has secure erase option,might be other software around that does it

OK Thank you.

bledd · 27 Oct 2015 at 09:24

If I was buying a new system, I'd make sure it can take those Samsung M.2 NVMe drives

Over 2000MB/s read, 1250MB/s write speeds.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sams...3.0-x-4-nvme-solid-state-drive-hd-215-sa.html

Awesome!

KIA · 27 Oct 2015 at 12:19

Deleting the old partitions is enough. No need to secure erase unless you're selling the drive or experiencing performance issues.

bledd · 27 Oct 2015 at 13:51

Check the firmware version is the latest on it too, the Crucial M4 ran into a bug after being on for 5200 hours where it would crash the PC really often.

Updating the firmware resolves this issue.

justintime2001 · 27 Oct 2015 at 16:24

Thank you for the advice, its very much appreciated.