Mikehyde
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Intel X25 80GB SSD drive: is it better to have Matrix Manager installed?
I upgraded an IBM R61 laptop to a X25 SSD drive. The difference in performance is amazing. It installed with a standard driver.
I went to intel's website and downloaded the Matrix Storage manager. It is reported to allow NCQ and allow for even quicker operation. When I tried to install it, the installer stopped saying this was not the right software.
The laptop's performance is stellar. But would it be significantly faster if I install the MManager? It would seem this drive would need a special driver. I havent benchmarked it, just worlds apart fromt he old 5400rpm drive.
I will say I did not use Intel's "detect my drive" but rather browsed to the X25 driver page.
I am also planning on upgrading floor users pc's to SSD drives as some pc's take 5-15 minutes to boot due to the excessive use of their hard drives.
I went to intel's website and downloaded the Matrix Storage manager. It is reported to allow NCQ and allow for even quicker operation. When I tried to install it, the installer stopped saying this was not the right software.
The laptop's performance is stellar. But would it be significantly faster if I install the MManager? It would seem this drive would need a special driver. I havent benchmarked it, just worlds apart fromt he old 5400rpm drive.
I will say I did not use Intel's "detect my drive" but rather browsed to the X25 driver page.
I am also planning on upgrading floor users pc's to SSD drives as some pc's take 5-15 minutes to boot due to the excessive use of their hard drives.
Gary Case
There's no reason to install the Matrix Manager. NCQ has NO impact with an SSD ... since there's no physical seek involved, this "elevator seeking" feature (NCQ) doesn't make any difference.
One other question: What OS are you using? Windows 7 is fully SSD aware and supports TRIM, which will ensure the SSD retains its performance. If you're using an earlier OS, you should download and install the SSD Toolbox from Intel.
ASKER
I am running XP pro. Planning to go to Windows7 soon.
I will check out the SSD toolbox. thanks.
I will check out the SSD toolbox. thanks.
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perfect. I was unaware of SSD tools before posting this question.