SSD (Samsung 830 128gb) is as fast as thumbdrive...

[akore]

So something is seriously wrong with my computer.
I've been using the Samsung 830 128gb in my computer since July, and it's felt fast but I guess I didn't notice much improvement over the ole' hdd.
I just did a benchmark test and the speeds made me cringe :/
Seq R=250mb/s W=19.57mb/s
4k R= - W=1.51mb/s
etc
I gave up on the test because it was taking so long.
My system specs are as follows =
GA-MA770-UD3
Phenom II x4 920
8gb DDR2-800 ram
GTX 460
Samsung 830 128gb SSD
500gb seagate or something
1tb something
Windows 7 Pro x64

When I try to update the AMD chipset, upon restart I get BSOD and have to restore.
When using the Samsung SSD magician, it does not recognize my SSD (even though it shows as Samsung 830 etc...).
Seq R and W speeds for other hard drives are fine at ~100MB/S, but the 4k speeds on are also dismal (1mb/s below), dunno if this matters.

THANK YOU! I am contemplating just reinstalling windows, I don't know what else to do. (could the mobo be failing?)


EDIT:
I doublechecked, the partition style is MBR, not GPT, so that's ok. And it is setup as AHCI in bios.

 

[r-sky]

you need to use the amd ahci driver...

 

[noidea_77]

And set the bios to ahci, but first try a cmos reset. If bios was not set to ahci, you will need the registry hack after setting it to ahci. Install the amd drivers after that.

 

[akore]

It's been set to ahci from the beginning. Installing the amd chipset drivers for ahci give me BSOD.

 

[noidea_77]

BSOD code?

 

[akore]

Well, after my googl-fu failed to bring any results, I just reinstalled windows. Just about done redo-ing everything... this time I'll make a system image. Speeds are ~260mb/s and 200mb/s using Sata II
Thanks for the advice!

 

[akore]

Best answer selected by akore.

 

[akore]

I spoke too soon, there is still something 'off'. Using the default MS ahci driver, I get the correct fast speeds. BUT the boot time is about 1.5mins. I install amdsata ahci driver, and the boot time improves to 40seconds, BUT the speeds drop down to 30mb/s.....
My next computer will be intel, f*ck this (these aren't the first problems I've have with amd).
I'm off to bed.

 

[avjguy2362]

I would contact Gigabyte and ask them. You could also try asking Samsung. I have a (AMD) ASUS M5A99X, FX8350, 8GB 1866 with a 830 ssd and boot times are about 6 seconds after the BIOS with W7-64. R&W speeds are maxed according to Magician. Even with my older 790GX, 965 and 50GB Vertex 2 (a slightly slower ssd) , I was getting 12 second boots. You could have a Sata II compatibility issue. You could get 1333 RAM too. IS your SSD full. It should be very fast if it is less than half full. Filled, it will slow a bit. If you plan to fill it up, you should consider using more over-provisioning which is at the expense of some usable space. I have a far more expensive Intel system too, but I wouldn't automatically assume your problems are specifically because your system is AMD based. If you have the patience to re-install you OS, you should definitely try contacting the manufacturers too. Perhaps Gigabyte has people in their Q&A for your MB with the same type of issues...and hopefully the solution.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

I see you have an old AMD Socket 770 motherboard that does not support modern SATA 3 6Gb/s solid state drives such as a Samsung 830 ssd. That is only part of your problem. Your motherboard was developed before consumer ssd's became popular. As a result the motherboard will not always play nice with your ssd.

Time to start think about a motherboard upgrade.

 

[akore]

I just opened a ticket with gigabyte. I can't afford any upgrades.
Thanks