Hello, Geektimes! Greek Myths resting in comparison with those introduced in a misleading buyers of modern solid-state drives. That was true even during the occurrence of SSD on the market and the development of this technology, many continue to suffer and modern products. Let's deal with these numerous discussions and try to put an end to matters relating to SSD.
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Where were all these myths? Some believe that this is due to feature of the thinking of consumers, who are suffering from a shortage of relevant information on the matter. Others believe that there is a certain element of conservatism - say, a computer running on the HDD, well and good. These users inexplicably least think about replacing the drive when you upgrade your computer. In general, however, the myths about the SSD in a few years accumulated a lot. Therefore, they need to dispel what we try to do.
SSD unreliable and have a short service life h2>
If earlier it was really so, then today the situation has changed dramatically. Drive with MLC technology easily last you 4-5 years (and maybe more), even with active use. What can we say about the drives with TLC, which boasts even more impressive performance. And so every 5-7 years to change the working machine is useful, as time alone SSD upgrade will not be full.
Of course, there is a chance of getting the wrong disc (which is very small), and no one is safe from the fact that a drive can something happen. In this case OCZ has a unique warranty program end users ShieldPlus, on which you can easily get a brand new SSD to replace defective. Recently, the program has earned in Russia and Ukraine, so that you can use if necessary. But it is unlikely you will come in handy.
As for the advantages of SSD HDD, everything is obvious. No you can not guarantee that the same conventional hard drive begins to "crumble" in a year, and during this time you will not get the speed and performance that could get SSD.
What is the conclusion? Do not be afraid that the SSD will last you long. Rather, the computer will be damaged any other component than "skopytitsya" drive.
SSD is very expensive h2>
To ensure backwards, just look at the websites for online resellers OCZ in Russia - SSD can easily purchase even four thousand rubles. The era when the disks 128 GB cost $ 500 and up: Now for the money you can get a nice, roomy and reliable drive.
Of course, the pricing policy on the SSD depends not only on the capacity, but also on the type of a particular drive, but there have everyone look at their needs. Only for office programs? Do not take more than 240 GB of storage. Video processing, 3D, and working with demanding applications? There can not do without speeds over 1500 MB / s PCIe Gen. 2 x8 - for example, in RevoDrive 350.
So now everyone can afford an SSD for every taste and budget. Stash a few weeks or take loans do not have to, that's sounds funny.
The system definitely needs optimization after you install SSD h2>
Forced to optimize Windows or OS X after installing SSD nobody forces. And is it necessary? All tips for optimizing the system are advisory rather than mandatory, and aimed at advanced users who will be able to feel the difference.
Now most of the tricks like disabling the swap file is no longer relevant, and the other system boards deprive some useful functions. Therefore, in the pursuit of performance and durability of the disc users sacrificing the convenience and speed of the system, which is not logical.
Modern SSD from OCZ work well with operating systems without optimization and demonstrate the claimed performance and the speed of an impressive lifespan. So if you want to play around with disabling hibernation and migrate user folders on HDD - please, but at your own risk.
After installing the SSD you must be sure to reinstall the system h2>
This myth is partly true and partly not. To get the maximum performance from the solid state drive, it does not hurt to reinstall Windows or OS X. But at the same time with a program like Acronis True Image can be fully deployed to transfer the operating system from the HDD to the SSD and rid yourself of the extra body movements.
Do you feel the difference? This largely depends on the workload of the disk and the system and other factors. Most often, users simply transfer the data to the new drive and do not complain.
For SSD constantly need to monitor h2>
In general, monitor the status of all devices should be periodically, and solid-state drive in this case is no exception. But the whole process of observation is not much different from that for a conventional hard disk drive - established one of the utilities and open it periodically to verify the necessary parameters. There is a program OCZ SSD Guru, which can be used to update the software and disk, and enable TRIM, and generally drive to keep under control.
Regarding some supernormal control devices, then they need not per se. Convulsively shaking on SSD and blow him a speck of dust is not worth it.
Easier to buy a used / have SSD, than to buy a new h2>
It is not clear how this myth has gone, but the logic is the same as, for example, with the new and used vehicles. That's only in the case of SSD you can slip the outdated model with worn cells, which do not serve properly and one month. In addition, the purchase of used / y SSD can affect its speed characteristics (for the same reason), and you hardly need it.
What's important is the lack of a guarantee from the manufacturer have supported drives. In fact, buying a disc, you buy a "pig in a poke" and run the risk of becoming a victim of its own economy.
SSD does not affect the speed of your computer h2>
Take the MacBook Pro Retina (even if the sample 2012) and modern MacBook Pro (2014) from the HDD. It suffices to check the boot operating systems on both computers to see the difference - with SSD's all happening much faster. Faster welcome screen appears, faster downloads. In general, if the SSD has no effect on the speed of your computer, this type of storage is unlikely to be so many fans all over the world.
Of course, the myths about the SSDs much more, and their final disappearance, unfortunately, will take years. But in our power to make sure that the number of "enlightened" grew, and not allow other users to enter into error.
Source: geektimes.ru/company/ocz/blog/267914/
