quick ssd installation question

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Slufa111

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I bought Kingston SSDNow V Series SNV425-S2BD/64GB 2.5" Desktop Bundle 64GB and i didnt realize the whole desktop/notebook bundle thing.... i dont know if that matters but my question is....do I need an enclosure? or can I just put my SSD in my laptop (yes it fits) and install windows just like normal?

I dont need to clone my platter hard drive do I?

Thank you.
 
No even on a desktop you don't need an enclosure. Just put it in the laptop and install..
 
Slufa111 said:
is cloning recommended process or is it a hit and miss?
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Unless you know for 100% certain that the cloning software will set up the alignment on the SSD properly, you're better off with a clean install. If the alignment is incorrect you'll lose a lot of the speed you'd gain otherwise.

You don't mention what OS you're using, but if it's Win7 the OS will set up several things automatically for an SSD on a clean install that you would need to set manually if you clone from an HD.

I always vote clean install on a new SSD whenever possible.
 
Could you please explain what TRIM is? Is there any special process I need to do in order to format it?
 
Its a way for the OS to tell the SSD that a block is not being used so that the SSD can reuse it without moving its contents.
 
No, I do not think there is a good analogy to a hard drive since the reason for needing this is totally different. Try to read the article that Limahl linked to.
 
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