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This is an adata xpg s70 blade, 3 month old used for storing games i also want to know what caused this, was it my fault ? or was it a just a bad piece ?
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Hey, i want to buy the Sennheiser HD650 (or 6xx if theres a poll on massdrop in the near future) and i want to know what would be better a tube amp or solid state and what are the differences between them. Could someone help me (and maybe recommend me one) ?
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So my current computer was built using random/cheap ssds from before I knew anything about read or write speeds. I'm about to do a completely new build and I want to see if any of these ssds are worth keeping. Does anyone know of a free and non-virus filled way to test their performance?
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So I recently set up my main gaming rig as a Linux+Windows dual boot. I bought it from a custom boutique. Core i7 8700K, 16GB DDR4 RAM, GTX 1080 Ti, a 1TB Toshiba HDWD110 mechanical hard drive and a 512GB ADATA SU800NS38 m.2 SSD (for those two model numbers, I'm going by what Ubuntu is telling me). Windows was initially installed on the SSD while the hard drive was just pure storage. A few weeks ago, after reading a prominent Forbes contributer, I decided to convert over to Linux gaming. Now, I have Pop!_OS 18.04 installed on the SSD (a fork of Ubuntu), which has a 5TB WD Red for games while Windows is entirely on the Toshiba hard drive. Thing is, booting into it brings back nightmares from my past - it's incredibly slow. I've been booting from SSDs for years, and going back to mechanical makes me want to commit seppuku. I'm wondering - should I replace the Toshiba with a Seagate Firecuda SSHD, or should I throw in a separate SSD and use that as cache? If I go for an SSD, I'll be buying them from a local store, and here is their selection, any recommendations? https://www.currys.ie/ieen/internal-ssd/data-storage/solid-state-drives/355_4681_32418_xx_ba00013232-bv00312153/xx_xx_xx_xx_5-6-criteria.html If recommended an SSHD, I can get a 1TB 3.5" Firecuda for 92 euro, or 2TB for 112 euro, although I think I'd stick with the 1TB. I only plan to go into Windows for whatever games that strictly require it and refuse to work with Linux. However, I would have to add about 40 euro to that cost in order to get a hard drive dock, so I can clone my Windows install from the Toshiba to the Firecuda. For what it's worth, I just now went into my BIOS. I set the SATA configuration from AHCI to Intel RST Premium with Optane Support (I don't have Optane), saved, rebooted, only to get dumped back into the BIOS. Resetting back to AHCI gives me back access to my operating systems.
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Hello everyone, I have recently built my first PC but did not initially go for an SSD as I already had a HDD that I had planned to use. It was my plan to eventually get an SSD to boot and to run some basic applications. That time has now come. I plan to store WIndows 10 64bit, the whole 2016 Office Suite, Google Chrome, MSI Afterburner and possibly some other small applications on the SSD. My current Windows 10 install has been active for about 2 years, so I am sure it has saved some cache over its use if I understand it correctly. 120gb SSD's are running for about $20 on Amazon and 240gb's are about $30. I know that's not much of a price difference to effectively double the storage, but that $10 savings is considerable for me right now. So my main question is: would a 120gb satisfy my storage needs for what is listed above? And if so, is there a bit of room to spare? And a side question. Would installing my GPU driver on the SSD make any difference? I am not too familiar with this side of PC's, so please go easy on me, haha. Thank you in advance!
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So this is just a discussion, not me asking for help or anything like that. And also forgive me if this was already a thing on a different post. I have two velociraptor drives. I've been told so many times by countless people to upgrade to SSDs since they're faster. My question is how much faster? Would I really notice a difference, because it doesn't take long for my computer to boot at all. Aside from prices for each thing, what are the actual reasons why an SSD is better than a Velociraptor drive?
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So i recently installed a 1TB HK Hynix SSD because i wanted more storage to put more games on! An i was wondering how far can i fill it to make sure it can still run at maximum performance. Its only a External Drive the OS is not installed on it! My OS is on my 512GB NVme SSD with 2 games while the 1TB is extra storage to have just to install more of my Steam/Uplay/Epic/ games! I was wondering if 50GB left on my SSD good enough or enough free space for it to run at peak performance.
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So I'm in the process of building a new server and would like to have a SSD storage array. My question is would it be worth getting a used server SSD like the Intel S3500 480GB or would it be better to just get a consumer grade brand new SSD for around the same cost?? Thanks!
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As the title explains, I need a 2.5" HDD or (of course, 2.5") SSD for under 40$ USD, and I was also wondering if refurbished SSD's are safe? I'm doubtful that they are, but might as well get confirmation...
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We all know by now Optane is fast… But can Intel’s latest SSD FINALLY bring Optane into the home? Or is it just half-baked and overpriced? Buy an Intel Optane SSD 800P 58GB: On Newegg: http://geni.us/qxc6lJj Buy an Intel Optane SSD 800P 118GB: On Newegg: http://geni.us/QIcJuCT Buy a WD Black SSD: On Amazon: http://geni.us/qp6fXw On Newegg: http://geni.us/6foi Buy a Samsung 960 Pro: On Amazon: http://geni.us/E0Acm On Newegg: http://geni.us/3m8QT
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Learn more about this weird product: http://geni.us/t5XPZe Buy Micro SD cards on Amazon: http://geni.us/mvD06B Does it make ANY sense to make your OWN SSD from Micro SD cards?
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Hello, I was watching a Gamers Nexus video where it was said that cooling flash storage hurts the lifespan of it because the flash modules "want to be warm". I was wondering if anyone can elaborate on this, because I can't find any information on whether this claim is true, much less more specific information such as temperature thresholds. I have a Toshiba XG4 NVMe drive that idles around 55c and reaches 75 - 80c when doing even moderately intensive things like loading a map in Operations on BF1 or installing a larger update or program. More intensive tasks can push it well into the 80c range. Because of this, I bought a KryoM.2 PCIe to M.2 adapter with a fairly large heatsink. Now I'm not sure whether I should forego the KryoM.2 and let the controller get hot and possibly throttle for the sake of the flash modules, or whether it would be better to keep the drive as a whole cooler with the heatsink in the long run. As I said, I can't really find any information to go on. Here is the video. The comment is made at 11:25. Thanks! -
Overprovisioning, Optimization Presets. Anything and everything that has to do with getting your SSD set up the way you want. Feel free to discuss your views on what you think is the best way to set up your SSD. What games and programs benefit the most from being installed on one? How reliable have your drives been over the years/months? This thread is dedicated to finding the best ways you can set up and use your drives.
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Is it possible I can plug my hard drive from my current PC to another PC. Because my current PC is not working so I need my files
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I need some cheap/free dead hard drives for scrap metal recovery, but I have no idea where I can find a place to get any. If you have any enquiries for me, please email jameslastmon@gmail.com
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At some point today a Seagate 1TB SSHD will be a shell shocker deal on Newegg. I'm currently buying parts for my first build which includes a 1TB HD for about $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339&cm_re=Western_Digital_1TB_SATA_6-_-22-236-339-_-Product and a 120GB SSD for about $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820178937&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID= Depending on how discounted the SSHD is on Newegg, I might get it instead of the one I've selected now. (Note: I will be getting the SSD regardless). So what is your opinion on Hybrid drives? Are they worth the markup? Or is it just a marketing ploy to make more money?
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So here's the question: If I were to have an entire Premiere project (source files and all) on a mechanical hard drive, would exporting to an SSD offer any kind of speed/time advantage over exporting to the mechanical drive?
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So, I'm a first time builder and I'm on a budget. My plan is to build a simple gaming pc. And then start upgrading after that. I've heard ALL OVER the internet that and ssd is soo much better than a regular hdd so I was planing to buy one in the future but i'm not sure which one - hell I dont even know what manufactures make them apart from Samsung and Kingston (HyperX preferably). Any ideas for a budget friendly and good bang for the buck ssd? BTW - Specs - Bitfenix comrade case - Gigabyte 970a-ud3p motherboard - Corsair cx500 power supply - WD 1tb 7200 rpm hdd (for now) - 8gb of ddr3 hyperX ram - msi gtx 960 gaming 100ME (2gb) - amd fx 6350 prossesor - OS: Windows 8.1 or 10 Thanks.
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Hello all! I am looking to fill the four SSD slots in my 750D with 1TB drives as I am aiming to not have an HDD in my case and therefore keep the cages out. I currently have an 850 Pro 1TB as my boot/C Drive. Has anyone used or heard anything about the Mushkin Reactor 1TB SSD? I am just looking for a drive to dump my Games onto and am trying to find the best one to do so. I'm curious as to whether I would be better off going with the Mushkin Reactor or getting more 850 Series (Pro/Evo) Drives. Thoughts anyone?
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Hey everyone, I've been a fan of all of the Asus ROG products and I am still rocking the Original Crosshair board. I continue to upgrade ram and GPU etc and it is only after nearly 8 years am I in need of replacing it! So for "Phase 1" of my new PC I bought myself one of Asus GTX780-DC2OC-3GD5, a corsair RM1000 (I love the fully modular aspect of this thing) and an Asus RAIDR Express. The second part of my build was to get a Rampage IV Black edition, that is, until the new x99 was released So I have been waiting until after xmas to purchase the next wave of goodies but last weekend my RAIDR poop'd itself! If you don't already know the RAIDR is essentially two SSD's in a striped RAID array. One of the two SSD's has simply vanished. and one cannot work when the other has died so I lost my windows drive. It was at this moment I started to do some research to see if anyone else had issues and I have actually come up with nothing. The RAIDR Express appears to have no real presence. It got me thinking, did I in fact buy a useless overpriced SSD? The more I searched the more I came to this conclusion. So I hurried along and got an RMA with the supplier and have promptly sent it back. After I had posted it I thought to myself. I don't remember seeing it on their website again and sure enough it has disappeared from almost every NZ web store. Now I think ok I will have to find an alternative PCI-E SSD (I want to be different!). The supplier has started to sell Mushkin drives which I research and find they have some good reviews but I come back to thinking, they all look a bit boring. They're all just PCI boards and I like the way the RAIDR Express looks. I drill a bit deeper and find they do not support UEFI, something I wanted to take advantage of on the RAIDR. Ok now I'm worried! My questions to the community (If you have made it thus far!) are: Has Asus stopped supplying these cards? Is it likely I'll get one back or do you think I will have to settle for something else? I'm not looking for a definitive answer, just maybe some insight into whether Asus have decided the SSD market was not for them. My experiance with the RAIDR was a very positive one. I got great speeds on an old system and it was an absolute doddle to install. It was also very pretty Cheers Guys and Gals
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I'm putting together a new build and will be needing some new storage. I'm looking at 1tb ssd options and was planning on getting the samsung evo from a cost to performance perspective, however it seems like the samsung pro drives come highly recommended. Does anybody have experience with these two drives and is there a significant benefit to getting the pro over the evo? I know that the pro is a little faster and has a longer warranty but from day to day usage will I really see any benefit getting the pro? (The pro is about $150 dollars more.) Another reason I was thinking the evo may be a better bet is also because my build will be on the x99 platform and there will surely be faster storage options in the future with m.2, so if I want to get something better at a later date I probably don't want to waste $150 on the pro now unless there is reason too.
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I was looking at laptops for college and I found this HP with a SSHD? According to the Currys website it is a hybrid drive "which combines a large capacity hard drive with a high-performance solid state drive (SSD). Capable of booting, saving and accessing data with the improved speeds of an SSD without sacrificing capacity, it's the ideal storage device for serious on the go computing." Is there a massive difference in terms of performance between this and a normal HDD or is it just fancy marketing? LINK: http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-envy-15-j151sa-15-6-laptop-silver-10011520-pdt.html
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I'm going to join the PC gaming community soon coming from a lifetime console gamer, but I wanna know how booting and storing on different drives works. I'll be using an 240GB Intel 335 SSD for Windows OS & boot and a 250GB HDD for storage. I know that using an SSD for games can decrease load times, therefore I want to run games on them. However, I do not want to store them on my SSD despite having a reasonable capacity. Is it possible to have a game stored in an HDD, but use the SSD to load it? (Forgive me if I sound stupid, I'm a noob at PC building)
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Simple question but I don't think there'll be a simple answer So I got a nice pair of HD600s and am investing in a hopefully worth-while amp. Now I am looking at Schiit but am open to other suggestions as long as they are the same kind of price range (can't afford much more than the valhalla). Currently the valhalla are on a sale on Amazon to only $40 more than the asgard 2. I've heard good things about both but respect that they are completely different amps and I have no idea which one to go for. I listen to contemporary, electrical songs with male and female vocals but also a bit of classical piano stuff (sorry I don't know my terminology). I like the idea of solid state since I son't have to be buying replacement parts and whatnot the way you do for tube amps and because of their neutrality. Anyone tried both? I don't really want to hear that you have one and like it, I want to know which one is better
