Computer speed-up

[MoBry]

I was considering getting a new computer as my current laptop is getting on a bit, but instead had a solid state drive installed to replace the original hard drive, as well as extended memory. Can't believe the difference in speed - my computer is now the Usain Bolt of the techie world! Just though I'd mention it as it's made such a bit difference to working on the internet and might be helpful for anyone else considering an upgrade of their computer.

[Navek]

Hi MoBry,
We have recently replaced our master hard drive with a solid state hard drive.
Kept old hard drive as a slave, with photo's, docs etc on it.
What a difference, Usain Bolt and more
Would definitely recommend this quick fix.
Navek

[tomsteel]

MoBry, good helpful post. Being as much a computer geek as you are, how much please (approx is fine), where and how long did it take? Thanks in advance. What spec and make was it? Only running a laptop, no desktop PC in operation. Anybody's advice is most welcome.

[waddo]

If its of any help, just bought a 250gb SSD (Crucial) to replace the one in one of my PC's - I don't need anything bigger as I run a removable 2tb USB hard drive on the same PC - gives me the option to keep it as a backup or move it from PC to PC (yes I have more than one PC, that's because I am geeked), it has cost me £55.56 including the postage to a UK address and will be with me next week when my wife returns home again! This should give me an increase in speed on boot up and general operation of around 4 to 5 times. If you are going for SSD then buy a good one from a good brand name and get it big enough for your needs! But not so big that you store loads of crap on it - lol.

[paul90]

Totally agree with Waddo.
I made the change two years ago - significant reduction is start up time for Windows and applications load faster - and internet pages open quicker.

Go for a 240GB SSD and load the operating system and applications onto it, including something like Norton Security.
But keep a SATA 3 HDD, say 2TB, in the PC (not laptop) as a second drive to store data, photos etc.
Then have a removable, external SATA 3 HDD, say 3TB, so that once a week you can back up everything from the 2TB HDD onto it.
And keep the back up drive somewhere safe where a burglar will not find it if he decides to steal your PC!!!

[MoBry]

I bought the SSD and memory extension in the UK and my daughter brought it over for me. I'm sure a computer shop like Laconic or any techie friend could do the changeover. It really is amazing how much faster my computer works, makes me jump sometimes

[MoBry]

Forgot, Tomsteel, price was close to what Waddo paid. It took a day for the changeover and I haven't looked back. No more staring at the computer waiting for things to happen, it's more like Flash Alec these days!

[tomsteel]

Ta muchly.