Need some advice thinking of getting a second ssd drive bigger than my existing 128gb intel 320 which is operating as my c drive I'm thinking of getting a crucial m4 256 or 512 gb I'm running at sata 2 due my mob ,Is the crucial the best bet I've heard of issues with sand force controllers I read that the crucial is one of the more reliable ones also how do I do the install ,I read that with correct software you can clone one ssd drive to another ,Is it a easy install for pc newb ,?
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Grab one of these, one of the best for the money and also Samsung have a £20 cashback offer on at the moment for this SSD.
It comes with Norton Ghost software which can help you clone your SSD drive if needed, although I would personally just do a fresh install. It is very easy.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-150-SA
It comes with Norton Ghost software which can help you clone your SSD drive if needed, although I would personally just do a fresh install. It is very easy.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-150-SA
SATA is backwards and forwards compatible in any combination.
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Today I enrol you in the 'University of life' .... there you go you are now a student
It doesnt look as though they ask for proof of being a student anyway.
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There's no difference with the actual SSD, it's just the accessories :
Basic : Nothing (I think you still get Norton Ghost)
Desktop : Ghost + 2.5"/3.5" bracket + Sata cable
Notebook/Apple : Ghost + spacer thingy + USB-Sata adapter
Unless there's only a couple of quid in it (often it's £30-£50!), get the cheapest kit.
You'll need a Sata cable for a desktop, but not the bracket (blutac/velcro work fine).
For a notebook/laptop, you'll only need the adapter if you're cloning the HDD - it's preferable to do a clean install if you can (ie you don't have OEM Windows pre-installed). But it's a useful adapter to have, and Notebook/Apple Kits are usually the cheapest anyway.