HDD Question on ConfigPost Date: 2012-06-14 |
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blankcc
Newbie Joined: 15 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
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Topic: HDD Question on Config Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 6:57am |
So I'm in the works for getting a build up and running and I have a question regarding HDD. I've read here and had recommendations to go with a solid-state hard-drive for faster performance and use a second standard HDD for music, video, photo, back-up, etc. I assume that if I already have a 1TB external HDD that I could forego the internal multimedia HDD. This is probably a simple question for most all of you but I'm rather a noob with computers.
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bprat22
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 8:10am |
An external HDD will work just fine.
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blankcc
Newbie Joined: 15 May 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 9:11am |
Thanks! Thoughts on the Corsair v. Intel model 520 v. Intel model 510?
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FrankW
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 1:44pm |
Hi blankcc,
Intel did not do a good job with the 510 and you should not consider it. The 520 is a much better choice. Frank |
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Orange7
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Quote Reply Posted: 14 Jun 2012 at 2:44pm |
The 520 is amazing. From pressing the on button to fully booted, it takes about 16 or 17 seconds. The official boot time is probably about 7 or 8 seconds. Also, the Corsair has a 3 year warranty, while the 520 has a 5 year warranty.
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blankcc
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Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jun 2012 at 6:41am |
Thank you for this very helpful information. I will stick with the 520!
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Orange7
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Quote Reply Posted: 15 Jun 2012 at 6:47am |
Nice choice. It is a great SSD.
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