I know you recommend burning in new components – does that apply to SSDs as well?

I think maybe I picked the correct post for this question, given how long they last under constant use. I wonder if a couple days burn-in wouldn’t hurt the drive longevity, and would give me some assurance about it not failing immediately.

After it passes burn-in, I will download Win7 64-bit to take advantage of the 8G I have (Thanks for having the links available https://dfarq.homeip.net/2011/09/what-to-do-when-you-need-to-clean-install-windows-7-and-all-you-have-is-a-restore-disc/) and use some of the memory to set up a ram disk (https://dfarq.homeip.net/2012/03/how-to-move-your-temporary-files-to-a-ramdisk/).

You are helping so much on this one that I may have to name my next computer after you!

I’m pretty sure that drive uses a Sandforce controller. Early Sandforce-based drives were problematic, but current reports are better. The reviews (both on the hardware sites and buying sites) are good. Sandisk does make their own memory, so they have that going for them. And the price is fantastic.

I don’t have any firsthand experience with that particular drive, but I don’t see any red flags that would keep me from buying that drive if I were in the market for one right now.

And yes, you can use it in a desktop machine. Get a 2.5″->3.5″ adapter and you’re set. Many will allow you to put a second 2.5″ drive in a single 3.5″ bay, which is handy for future upgrades. I have SSDs in a couple of desktop machines. Some drives bundle the adapter and some don’t. The SATA connection is the same on both, which is an improvement over the IDE days.

Thanks for the question!

Questions: is there anything that would guide you away from a $90 128G drive and towards an $80 64G drive? (I’m taking your advice and staying away from OCZ). Next, is there anything wrong with using this in a desktop machine? I presume the Notebook designation refers to its size and where it can fit, not where it must fit.

Thanks in advance!