Anything missing from my checklist?

[Synomenon]

I'm installing a new 120GB Vertex in my notebook (has an Intel GS45 Express chipset and 4GB of RAM) and will be using Windows 7 Ultimate x64.

So this is what's on the todo list so far:

- Flash the Vertex to latest firmware before installing Windows
- Install Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- Install GS45 Express chipset driver
- Set static page file Initial and Maximum of 2GB.
- Disable automatic defragmentation
- Disable System Restore
- Disable Hibernation (never use it)
- Disable activation until I have everything setup (just so that it doesn't ask me to reactivate after installing additional hardware and drivers)

- Proceed with installation of all my other software

- No need for the OCZ SSD "Performance Tool" since Windows 7 automatically TRIMs.


Does that look right to everyone? Just want to make sure before I do this install.
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[Synomenon]

Anyone?

 

[SicKlown42012]

Don't install any storage drivers. Just use the one built into Windows. If not, you'll lose trim.

 

[Dirk13]

I am about to do a simlar procedure, does everything else else look good besides not installing storage drivers?

 

[InvisiBill]

The latest Intel RST drivers do support TRIM. Many people see increased performance from them.

You shouldn't need to disable anything specifically related to the SSD with Win7 - it should take care of that itself. If you want to limit your pagefile size, System Restore, hibernation, etc. for space savings or because you never use them, that's cool, but you shouldn't really need to do anything specifically for the SSD.

 

[Synomenon]

During install of the Intel chipset drivers, can you uncheck the Intel storage driver(s)?