Verus pro ssd question

[Sappersmurf]

For those who have successfully cloned the verus hdd onto an ssd; did you put the cloning software onto the verus and clone it through the usb, or did you take the hdd out and hook it up to a different computer. I just purchased a used verus pro and would like to upgrade to a ssd(better performance and gives me a back up drive).

[Wheel]

For those who have successfully cloned the verus hdd onto an ssd; did you put the cloning software onto the verus and clone it through the usb, or did you take the hdd out and hook it up to a different computer. I just purchased a used verus pro and would like to upgrade to a ssd(better performance and gives me a back up drive).

I did my original Verus hard drive using a desktop pc and recommend doing it this way. You'll be removing your drive for replacement anyway. I've had good luck with my Samsung drive in my Verus. Intels are pretty good, too.
I have my original drive stored in a safe place untouched if I need to put it back in for any reason and recommend for anyone who replaces their drove to do the same.

[Witsend]

When converting to SSD< I Think there are some important changes that need to be done in BIOS where you need to access the SATA settings and change it from IDE to AHCI (whatever the heck that means).

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/solid-state-drives-upgrade/

Trouble is XP is such a F'N old system and been around before SSD's had even existed, makes me wonder if option to do those important BIOS change exists, if not then the SSD likely gonna slow down and die sooner .

[ToltecasChavez]

Any guides??? Or pictures of how this process is done? Which SSD is recommended? Just basic questions if someone has the time to answer them. Thanks!

[dave-m]

When converting to SSD< I Think there are some important changes that need to be done in BIOS where you need to access the SATA settings and change it from IDE to AHCI (whatever the heck that means).

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/solid-state-drives-upgrade/

Trouble is XP is such a F'N old system and been around before SSD's had even existed, makes me wonder if option to do those important BIOS change exists, if not then the SSD likely gonna slow down and die sooner .

Changing from IDE to AHCI will likely end in a Blue Screen error on next start up. You need to find proper AHCI drivers and install them before switching, still may result in Blue Screen error. If it does revert back to IDE in the BIOS, the SSD will still be faster than a regular HDD.

Win XP does not support TRIM functions on SSD's, you will have to use the SSD manufacturer's utility if they have one, otherwise the SSD will have to rely on the built in garbage function.

[Wheel]

Any guides??? Or pictures of how this process is done? Which SSD is recommended? Just basic questions if someone has the time to answer them. Thanks!

I use a Samsung in my gen 1 Verus and am happy with the service. Intels are also pretty good. Choose size to fit your needs, but I recommend at least as big as the original. Although I did gain access to my bios, I pretty much left things alone as far as the drives are concerned and have had excellent performance with no issues, and that is what you are after.
AS far as xp not supporting TRIM - I honestly believe you will be trading in your Verus for a newer tool long before your hard drive becomes an issue - and TRIM or no TRIM I think it will still outlast a conventional mechanical drive in the comparatively rough and tumble Verus environment.
One thing though - do not use any type of disk defragmenter utility on it -
1. an SSD don't need it and 2. it could wear it out sooner.

[dave-m]

I use a Samsung in my gen 1 Verus and am happy with the service. Intels are also pretty good. Choose size to fit your needs, but I recommend at least as big as the original. Although I did gain access to my bios, I pretty much left things alone as far as the drives are concerned and have had excellent performance with no issues, and that is what you are after.
AS far as xp not supporting TRIM - I honestly believe you will be trading in your Verus for a newer tool long before your hard drive becomes an issue - and TRIM or no TRIM I think it will still outlast a conventional mechanical drive in the comparatively rough and tumble Verus environment.
One thing though - do not use any type of disk defragmenter utility on it -
1. an SSD don't need it and 2. it could wear it out sooner.

TRIM has little to do with drive longevity, it has more to do with performance drop off. SSD's will always write data to an empty cell before it overwrites existing erased data, once all cells have become used the SSD will then erase a cell and write to the cell as needed, this results in performance drop off. Executing the TRIM function tells the drive to erase data from all cells holding deleted files and restores performance. All major SSD suppliers have a toolkit which can accomplish this with Win XP.

[ToltecasChavez]

Hey Wheel, can you provide which Samsung SSD you used? And what programs you used to clone the HDD??? Also, you said you never touched the BIOS, so that's something that I would benefit me bc I'm not tech savvy when it comes to physical stuff. Thanks!

[Wheel]

Hey Wheel, can you provide which Samsung SSD you used?

Samsung 500GB SSD Model # MZ-7TD500KW 840 Series

And what programs you used to clone the HDD???

I used a version of Acronis that comes with Seagate drives. Unless
the desktop computer you use has a Seagate drive, you'd need the full version of Acronis to do it. There are other programs similar which may do you a good job - maybe someone will chime in with alternatives.

Also, you said you never touched the BIOS, so that's something that I would benefit me bc I'm not tech savvy when it comes to physical stuff. Thanks!

I chose a 500 gig drive, but you may not need one so large - also they have come out with much larger ones since I bought this.There are other good brands, but I have had good luck in various devices with Samsung and Intel.