New SSD on my motherboard, need some advice :)

[Guest]

Hi All,

Thinking of making the well deserved upgrade to the SSD setup, well just one, but still!

My motherboard is a Gigabyte EX58-UD3R, and I was looking to buy the Crucial M4 128GB SSD. Please see below for the link:

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/128gb-crucial-realssd-m4-25-sata-6gb-s-ssd-mlc-flash-read-500mb-s-write-175mb-s-new-version

Firstly, is is compatible with my motherboard, any input is much appreciated before I fork out the cash !

And if anyone with more experience has another recommendations, or reasons not to go for this model, please say !

Cheers,

T.

 

[RealBeast]

The 128gb M4 would be an excellent choice and would work fine with your existing gear. While you can migrate your OS with something like Easeus Todo Backup, a clean install with the bios set to AHCI first is best.

Once installed, optimize your SSD performance. HERE is a decent guide.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your response. Now I realise the SSD's dont come with the cables, and I know with SATA there are a few types, I have the L shaped slots on my Mobo, and I assume the SSD's are just the ----- straight line connectors, what sata cable would I need to purchase?


Cheers.

The 128gb M4 would be an excellent choice and would work fine with your existing gear. While you can migrate your OS with something like Easeus Todo Backup, a clean install with the bios set to AHCI first is best.

Once installed, optimize your SSD performance. HERE is a decent guide.

 

[RealBeast]

It doesn't matter if it is straight or L on one end, although I find the L more convenient. Since all of your SATA onboard ports are 3gb/s you can use any SATA data cable, you don't require a 6gb/s cable and any future motherboard you buy that has a 6gb/s SATA connectors will come this that type of cable.

When you install it, use a SATA2 port like SATA2_0, not one of the 2 GSATA ports.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Hmmmmm .... I'd do some shopping

Crucial M4 - $139.34 GBP - Tier 5 on THG Heiracrchy Chart

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-review-benchmark,3115-6.html

Unfortunately, that website doesn't carry any of the tier 3 models .... the tier 3's are 21 % faster and, at least over here, are comptable priced tpo the M4

Tier 3 - Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 120 GB - $200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226225
Tier 3 - OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS 120 GB - $220 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227714
Tier 3 - Patriot WildFire 120 GB - $170* http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220599
Tier 3 - Samsung 830 SSD 128 GB - $200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147134
Tier 5 - Crucial M4 128 GB - $180

* Wildfire price after $40 rebate and $20 promo

Your MoBo shuda came w/ all the cables ya need.

 

[RetiredChief]

Samsung 830 currently $185, free shipping w/Promo Code EMCNHJN24