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Every pc capable for an SSD?

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bullseye

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Is every pc capable to get an SSD or there must be some requirements like mobo to add one?
 
really the only requirement I can think of is you need atleast Sata 2 or Sata 3 ports on your mobo. With the latter being preferred(to achieve optimal results). Also I'd say a minimum of Win 7 would be best for OS. I dont think XP supported TRIM command and would be a factor. As far as more requirements, there may be some, i cant think of any at this time.
 
Pretty much any computer is capable to use one. Some more efficiently then others. They can run off a SATA 1, 2 or 3 port. If the PC doesn't have SATA, you could probably add a SATA card into a PCI slot.
 
Not having TRIM is not really an issue if you overprovision the SSD by 20-25%. Having to use WinXP over Win7 is worse. Any SATA port is good enough, SSD shine because of their access time, not because of transfer rates.
 
Moqu said:
Pretty much any computer is capable to use one. Some more efficiently then others. They can run off a SATA 1, 2 or 3 port. If the PC doesn't have SATA, you could probably add a SATA card into a PCI slot.
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I have a PATA SSD. They exist.
 
Yeah i have only an hdd 250gb plugged but i am thinking of removing it and get an sdd 250gb too as i find this memory enough of me and i dont need more space.Also will i see a big difference in overall performance?
 
bullseye said:
Also will i see a big difference in overall performance?
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Your computer will load everything alot quicker with having a SSD. Boot times and applications will be much faster to load. To me it was a big difference when i upgraded.
 
I have a limited budget around 250 euros around 360$ and i want to slight update the current pc because i cant afford something new.So i thought to buy an SSD which i will be able to use in future on a new pc,the next upgrade is a 4gb ram 667 and the last on is a gpu a gt630.Do you think it worths it?rams cost around 55euro ssd around 150 and the gpu around 60euro.
i have this specs atm:

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit SP1
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 @ 2.13GHz 55 °C
Conroe 65nm Technology
RAM
3,00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 338MHz (4-4-4-12)
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. 945P-S3 (Socket 775) 50 °C
Graphics
E2241 (1920x1080@60Hz)
LCD170V (1280x1024@60Hz)
1024MB GeForce 9400 GT (Point of View) 53 °C
Hard Drives
233GB Hitachi HDT725025VLA380 ATA Device (SATA) 37 °C
Optical Drives
SONY DVD RW DW-Q120A ATA Device
DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
 
What do you generally do with this PC? Also, which revision is your motherboard? 1, 2 or 3.3?
 
I'd get a smaller 120gb SSD, more RAM, and use your current HDD as storage.

Your pc will *feel* much faster.
 
My Mobo is Rev 1.0.
I am using this PC generally for photoshop, website creation and playing some games like rift and lol.At moment i am not demanding for graphics and such because i dont have the budget to.But wont these upgrades make a better experience for me and run generally smoothier?
 
Moqu said:
That board has 4 Serial ATA II/3GB/s ports so as long as you have one open, you're good for adding a SSD.
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So i need to buy a sata II ssd or a sata iii will do the same trick?If i buy sata iii and just reads/writes slower then no problem because this ssd can be used in future for a better desktop.
 
I had a friend throw a 80gb intel ssd into a p4 with an ide to sata adapter so yeah, If a computer can use a hard drive it can use an ssd.

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bullseye said:
So i need to buy a sata II ssd or a sata iii will do the same trick?If i buy sata iii and just reads/writes slower then no problem because this ssd can be used in future for a better desktop.
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Sata II and Sata III is fully backwards compatible, a sata III ssd will work in a sata II or a sata I port, same going the other way, a sata I hdd/ssd will work in a sata II or a sata III port
 
ZodaEX said:
I have a PATA SSD. They exist.
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Yeah, but they're mostly old and not very good, and can't easily be reused in an upgrade. IMO worth buying even a cheap $20 SATA card and using a SATA SSD over using a PATA SSD.
 
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dandragonrage said:
Yeah, but they're mostly old and not very good, and can't easily be reused in an upgrade. IMO worth buying even a cheap $20 SATA card and using a SATA SSD over using a PATA SSD.
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I definately agree with you there. I only mentioned it because the OP's literal question, "Is every pc capable to get an SSD?" hadn't actually been answered.
 
bullseye said:
So i need to buy a sata II ssd or a sata iii will do the same trick?If i buy sata iii and just reads/writes slower then no problem because this ssd can be used in future for a better desktop.
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On that basis get the Sata III, I love my Samsung 840 Pros
 
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