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Fun fact: CPU fans don't run well with cables intwined in them.
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Thanks, but I figured it out. An empty molex connector was stuck in the fan blades. I moved it and it's fine now.
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Awesome program. Thanks! There wouldn't happen to be something similar for drivers, would there? I'm feeling a little paranoid about this whole process.
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I can't rep you any more, but have I mentioned lately how awesome you are?
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Do a clean install.
Best for SSD... otherwise you may run into issues.
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What do you mean by downloading(?) the .exl's before hand. You mean for programs I have downloaded from the internet? I have always used Ninite in the past with good luck for my download needs. I...
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I opened up my computer today and dug around...for the exciting task of installing a PCI card to add some USB 3.0 ports. Yay. I did realize I was wrong about my current HDD set up though. I have 5...
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Ok, sounds good. Can anyone recommend a program to clone the Windows drive? Really not in the mood to reinstall everything.
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No...I've re-installed 7 many times with no issue even after a complete motherboard/cpu upgrade.
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Yes a 128 wold be sufficient for 7/Ubuntu assuming all data is on HDD's
What I would do is dual boot the SSD... make the faster of the two a data drive and use the other for a backup (images, less...
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I'm constantly seeing slickdeals lately for SSD drives. I have a Windows 7 computer that has 4 hard drive slots. Currently I have a 500gb drive in one of them with Ubuntu and my Windows 7 installed...
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You should be able to add the 128 gig ssd with out any issue. If you want you can keep the ubuntu drive on the 1tb drive but that is up to you.
As for merging the 1tb/2tb drive some software...
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I ordered this drive today if anyone is interested. Feedback is always welcome. I chose the larger size because the price difference isn't dramatic and I figure it will be good to be able to store...
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Just a note on this, SSD's are more reliable than a HDD. They don't have any moving parts and are more shock proof (dropping, shaking, vibrating) than a HDD that has magnetic disks that move.
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http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-reliability-failure-rate,2923-9.html
...according to Dr. Hughes(one of the principal creators of S.M.A.R.T. and Secure Erase ), there's nothing to suggest...
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Do a Windows Easy Transfer (Just type "Windows Easy" at run line and you'll find it) to make sure you saved everything (It finds EVERYTHING!)... put migration file on a different drive or...
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Slimdrivers....
https://www.slimwareutilities.com/slimdrivers.php
Windows itself has most drivers you need... slim drivers will find and update the rest
Clean install then run slimdrivers
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clearly this is a sign to work on that wiring!
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Yes, definitely! I went crazy with the twist ties today.
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New problem. Finally went to install the drive today and I have 4 SATA connectors from my PSU. Given that I already have two hard drives and two optical drives, I have no place to plug a third drive...
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I bought the cable I linked and installed the drive and installed Windows. Everything was going well but I broke my computer. When I boot I get an error- CPU Fan Error, press f1 to continue. I press...
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Hehehe. First time starting office off the SSD: I'm in love.
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CPU Fan Error means you don't have anything plugged into the CPU Fan 1 pin on your Motherboard
if you run your fans off of your PSU via Molex, you'll always get this problem
you can disable the CPU...
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Looks like I need this guy?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812123119&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=6146836&SID=lsghjv8bm71y
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Don't clone it. Chances are your disk alignment is off which could hinder performance by quite a bit.
Reinstalling on an SSD is pretty quick. Installing programs? Much quicker. Just DL the .exes...
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Ya just mean get everything ready to reinstall so it goes by very quick instead of downloading everything once you reinstall W7.
If you want to make sure you have everything, you can also do a...
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SSD will speed up your system significantly...it is realistic for you to do.
Is it necessary?...up to you.
Remember that SSDs are best for OS/Programs...I myself put my data on a regular HDD....
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Upgrading to a SSD will absolutely improve your computer's performance noticeably. If your motherboard supports Sata 3, I'd suggest getting a newer Sata 3 SSD. With a SSD, programs that may take...
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So do you think I could partition a 256gb SSD and boot my Win 7 and Ubuntu and keep files on my 1 tb drive?
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Yes... just partition in windows then install Ubuntu on second partition then add in data HDD
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I haven't reinstalled Windows 7 a single time since I've had it. I'm having flash backs to the days of reinstalling Windows XP and having to call Microsoft to explain why you're activating the same...
