Andrewr05 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 I know there is guides all over the internet, but I wanted to ask you guys on here. I bought an OCZ Agility 3 60GB SSD and just for shits and giggles I bought a Sata III PCI-e card. Whats the first thing I should do when I get the SSD? Anything special to do as I install windows 7 onto it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 If it were me I'd likely forego the use of the PCIe card interface and just connect it to the Intel controller. Using the stand-alone PCIe card you will probably lose TRIM capability and your boot time will be longer (if either of those matter). If you connect it to the Intel controller there isn't much you need to do. Windows 7 will have a native AHCI driver that will get the rig up and running. Windows 7 will also properly align the SSD during formatting and installation. You'll want to make sure that your storage controller is set to AHCI in the BIOS. After Windows 7 is installed and updated you might consider installing the Intel RST driver - but that isn't a necessity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 If it were me I'd likely forego the use of the PCIe card interface and just connect it to the Intel controller. Using the stand-alone PCIe card you will probably lose TRIM capability and your boot time will be longer (if either of those matter). If you connect it to the Intel controller there isn't much you need to do. Windows 7 will have a native AHCI driver that will get the rig up and running. Windows 7 will also properly align the SSD during formatting and installation. You'll want to make sure that your storage controller is set to AHCI in the BIOS. After Windows 7 is installed and updated you might consider installing the Intel RST driver - but that isn't a necessity. The only reason I bought it is because my motherboard is only SATA II, is that really going to matter? I can cancel the order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Using SATA II you won't hit the advertised speed claims of the SSD, but the Intel controller is usually worlds better at everything else that truly matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Well then, that saves me $25 there, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil69 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) I followed what it said here and I had no problems. I have the 120GB and windows7 experience score went up to 7.9 http://ocz.com/consumer/ssd-guide/how-to-install-ssd Edited June 17, 2013 by phil69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Aight, I'll have to try that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 Got everything installed and setup. It seems faster, but considering I came from an 8 year old 200GB OS drive I would certainly hope so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_cow Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 you got a agility 3 those don't hit 300mb/s anyways , so yes the pcie is a waste of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil69 Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 The best part of a SSD is you won't grow mold waiting for windows to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil69 Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) And it's quiet. Edited June 22, 2013 by phil69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted June 22, 2013 Posted June 22, 2013 you got a agility 3 those don't hit 300mb/s anyways , so yes the pcie is a waste of money. I ended up with a Samsung 830 instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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