SSD Install times?

linktoinsanity · 27 Oct 2009 at 10:48

Hi guys, I'm trying to work out if I should return my SSD while it's still in warrently as write speeds don't appear particularly fast. Windows 7 64 bit takes about 20 mins to install and I've heard for some people it's far quicker than that (the slow part is the file copying).

If everyone else appears to take the same amount of time then I'll leave it.

Mine is a Corsair P128 and the BIOS is set to AHCI mode.

Thanks,
Link.

chiefcrust · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:10

Hi mate, my windows took just under 10 minutes to install, my spec is in my sig.

linktoinsanity · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:43

chiefcrust said:
Hi mate, my windows took just under 10 minutes to install, my spec is in my sig.

Thanks for the answer. Sounds like mine is ok then. Phew

reflux · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:45

I reinstalled Windows on my rig on the weekend and it took about 10-15 mins. Using a Samsung 64gb.

P.S. oh new hardware day today is it?

AbsenceJam · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:48

That's the worst possible way to determine a drives speed.... Run some of the benchmark tools, use wiper, etc.

Saundie · 27 Oct 2009 at 12:09

AbsenceJam said:
That's the worst possible way to determine a drives speed.... Run some of the benchmark tools, use wiper, etc.

This is exactly what I was thinking, especially when you consider that the data is being copied from a DVD drive, which has terrible throughput and miserable access times in comparison to an SSD. It's like rating a car by the speed the seat belts retract.

CrimsonAvenger · 27 Oct 2009 at 12:11

Took about 15mins.....extracting the files from the DVD being the slowest bit.

linktoinsanity · 27 Oct 2009 at 12:13

reflux said:
P.S. oh new hardware day today is it?

Looking forward to getting home from work. I have an i7 sitting here with all it's possibilities.