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B&HSanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive (240GB) $169+FS(US) · 12:16 PM

SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive (240GB) SDSSDX-240G-G25 B&H

It runs $15 - 20 more at Amazon and other places. Descent price for this drive unit, and MUCH faster than a regular HD.

**jatrax** · 04-08-2013, 12:22 PM

Good price, I just bought a Samsung 840 two weeks ago. How come all these deals show up after I buy?

And if you have not used an SSD drive, well you have to see it to believe it....

VoiceOfReason · 04-08-2013, 12:27 PM

If you REALLY want fast raid 'em!

stormtech · 04-08-2013, 12:46 PM

Prices are really dropping fast on these SSD's - now getting affordable for everyone. I jumped on the SSD wagon last week - amazingly fast! I think within the year SSD's will be commonplace in all computers.

calculator01 · 04-08-2013, 01:29 PM

Even my hybrid SSD is amazing. If I didn't need a super huge HDD (500gb+) then I would go full SSD instead of the 16gb I have

Clicker · 04-08-2013, 01:43 PM

If you have a Blackmagic these are great for short film shoots.

forensicscientist · 04-08-2013, 05:10 PM

can't comment on this specific SSD..but I've now tried 2 different manufactures....and WOW is the only thing I can say. IF you want to speed up your PC..switch to an SSD....absolutely the best investment I ever made in the PC realm.....you won't be sorry.

**Miguel** · 04-08-2013, 05:47 PM

There is quite a difference in performance among different SSDs. Some are only SATA2. I always check Tom's Hardware. They publish a comparison chart of SSDs ranked on many factors. A single brand may have great and stinker levels of quality.

M

ducdao · 04-08-2013, 06:10 PM

Once you go SSD, you never go back to magnetic HDD

Docrwm · 04-08-2013, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by Miguel

There is quite a difference in performance among different SSDs. Some are only SATA2. I always check Tom's Hardware. They publish a comparison chart of SSDs ranked on many factors. A single brand may have great and stinker levels of quality.

M

Best SSDs For The Money: March 2013 : Best SSDs For The Money, March Updates

PBandJ · 04-09-2013, 02:57 AM

How do I test if my laptop is really faster? I put in a Samsung 830 last fall, and it still seems slow to load lightroom. It was a fresh win7 install so it can't be gunked up this fast

I just picked up an optical bay HDD tray for my old magnetic hard drive- pictures are space hogs!! Gotta put it in today.

**Miguel** · 04-09-2013, 03:55 AM

Make sure you put the whole Lightroom catalog including the Previews database on your SSD. And your system files.

I'm sure there are speed test type utilities you can use to test the performance of your hard drives. I don't use Windows primarily, but for my Mac I use Geekbench. Perhaps there is a Windows version.

M

PBandJ · 04-09-2013, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by Miguel

Make sure you put the whole Lightroom catalog including the Previews database on your SSD. And your system files.

I'm sure there are speed test type utilities you can use to test the performance of your hard drives. I don't use Windows primarily, but for my Mac I use Geekbench. Perhaps there is a Windows version.

M

It is. Right now,the SSD is all I have installed [into 2 partitions]
I was just curious, but not enough to really do anything about it.... It's installed and going to stay that way. Can't add any more RAM, so there's not a lot left to do to optimize the system

ducdao · 04-09-2013, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by PBandJ

It is. Right now,the SSD is all I have installed [into 2 partitions]
I was just curious, but not enough to really do anything about it.... It's installed and going to stay that way. Can't add any more RAM, so there's not a lot left to do to optimize the system

HOw much RAM do you have? What is your current CPU?

forensicscientist · 04-09-2013, 04:34 PM

you are in ACHI mode??

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Good price, I just bought a Samsung 840 two weeks ago. How come all these deals show up after I buy? And if you have not used an SSD drive, well you have to see it to believe it....

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	If you REALLY want fast raid 'em!

04-08-2013, 12:46 PM	#4
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Prices are really dropping fast on these SSD's - now getting affordable for everyone. I jumped on the SSD wagon last week - amazingly fast! I think within the year SSD's will be commonplace in all computers.

04-08-2013, 01:29 PM	#5
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	Even my hybrid SSD is amazing. If I didn't need a super huge HDD (500gb+) then I would go full SSD instead of the 16gb I have

04-08-2013, 01:43 PM	#6
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	If you have a Blackmagic these are great for short film shoots.

04-08-2013, 05:10 PM	#7
forensicscientist Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DFW Texas and Michigan - I commute :) Posts: 1,012	can't comment on this specific SSD..but I've now tried 2 different manufactures....and WOW is the only thing I can say. IF you want to speed up your PC..switch to an SSD....absolutely the best investment I ever made in the PC realm.....you won't be sorry.

04-08-2013, 05:47 PM	#8
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	There is quite a difference in performance among different SSDs. Some are only SATA2. I always check Tom's Hardware. They publish a comparison chart of SSDs ranked on many factors. A single brand may have great and stinker levels of quality. M

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ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Once you go SSD, you never go back to magnetic HDD

04-08-2013, 07:31 PM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by Miguel There is quite a difference in performance among different SSDs. Some are only SATA2. I always check Tom's Hardware. They publish a comparison chart of SSDs ranked on many factors. A single brand may have great and stinker levels of quality. M Best SSDs For The Money: March 2013 : Best SSDs For The Money, March Updates

04-09-2013, 02:57 AM	#11
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	How do I test if my laptop is really faster? I put in a Samsung 830 last fall, and it still seems slow to load lightroom. It was a fresh win7 install so it can't be gunked up this fast I just picked up an optical bay HDD tray for my old magnetic hard drive- pictures are space hogs!! Gotta put it in today.

04-09-2013, 03:55 AM	#12
Miguel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Seattle Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,743	Make sure you put the whole Lightroom catalog including the Previews database on your SSD. And your system files. I'm sure there are speed test type utilities you can use to test the performance of your hard drives. I don't use Windows primarily, but for my Mac I use Geekbench. Perhaps there is a Windows version. M

04-09-2013, 04:46 AM	#13
PBandJ Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Washington DC metro area Photos: Gallery Posts: 480	Originally posted by Miguel Make sure you put the whole Lightroom catalog including the Previews database on your SSD. And your system files. I'm sure there are speed test type utilities you can use to test the performance of your hard drives. I don't use Windows primarily, but for my Mac I use Geekbench. Perhaps there is a Windows version. M It is. Right now,the SSD is all I have installed [into 2 partitions] I was just curious, but not enough to really do anything about it.... It's installed and going to stay that way. Can't add any more RAM, so there's not a lot left to do to optimize the system

04-09-2013, 03:41 PM	#14
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	Originally posted by PBandJ It is. Right now,the SSD is all I have installed [into 2 partitions] I was just curious, but not enough to really do anything about it.... It's installed and going to stay that way. Can't add any more RAM, so there's not a lot left to do to optimize the system HOw much RAM do you have? What is your current CPU?

04-09-2013, 04:34 PM	#15
forensicscientist Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DFW Texas and Michigan - I commute :) Posts: 1,012	you are in ACHI mode??

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