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    Crucial M4 256GB SSD in M14x: take a look at the benchmarks

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Charismaztex, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. Charismaztex

    Charismaztex Notebook Consultant

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    I recently installed the SSD. Luckily it hasn't crashed or caused any problems yet *touch wood*

    My benchmarks with


    CrystalDiskMark run 1:

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    CrystalDiskMark run 2 with more software installed later on:

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    AS SSD benchmark:

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    Overall improved boot time (about 22-24 seconds average) and program responsiveness. However the read speeds aren't up to scratch.
     
    Charismaztex, Aug 26, 2011
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  2. killbeagle

    killbeagle Notebook Geek

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    Looks pretty good to me :)
    Did you do a clean Win7 install on it?
    Did you install Intel RST and Chipset drivers?
     
    killbeagle, Aug 26, 2011
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  3. Brabostaan

    Brabostaan Notebook Deity

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    Can you do a run with bootracer?

    My 128GB M4 boots in 18 sec. Curious what the faster 256GB M4 would do.
     
    Brabostaan, Aug 26, 2011
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