PCIe SSD question

currob · 29 Jul 2012 at 18:44

Hi, my 120Gb ssd is failing so I am thinking of upgrading to this 120Gb PCIe ssd: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-085-OC&tool=3

I haven't used a PCIe ssd before and was just wondering if it is as simple as plug n play? Does anyone know of a decent drive clone util that would work from my ssd to this PCIe ssd ?

Any tips / advice greatly appreciated thanks

currob · 29 Jul 2012 at 18:55

Damn ! My pcie x4 slot is covered by my vga card, looks like it'll be 2x ssd sata drives in raid for my upgrade then !

soundesciple · 29 Jul 2012 at 19:06

Hi, When i installed mine all went very smooth, just make sure you have the driver ready on a stick/disk/floppy if you install windows on it as it wont be found.
as for a cloning utility i use Acronis True Image Home. (I believe its on offer at the moment too )
But i would do a fresh install if i were you, gets rid of all the bloat. you can always clone it first then if you get problems cloning from SATA to PCIe then do a fresh install.

Had mine about a year now with no degradation of speed (empty or full) love it.

Also that one you linked to is the next Gen so will be even faster

soundesciple · 29 Jul 2012 at 19:13

I thought your mobo has 4 PCIe slots?

soundesciple · 29 Jul 2012 at 19:16

Aaah i see ,X-Fire Dual slot cards.

currob · 29 Jul 2012 at 19:21

soundesciple · 29 Jul 2012 at 19:38

Put them HD 7970`s under water, Problem solved

currob · 29 Jul 2012 at 21:20

Now that's food for thought, costly but would be nice