SSD/HDD Optimization Software?

I know there's' a lot of HDD and/or SSD optimization guides around, but I just like things to work. Has anyone come out with a software that can keep things running optimally without constant user tweaking? I presently use PerfeckDisk 12.

 

Warning, this post is a little radical...

If you're using Windows 7, try enabling AHCI in your BIOS and then running just a FRESH install w/ out any cloning or ghosting. Most of the options in Win 7 (and presumably Win 8) for SSDs are configured upon installation as the install detects your hardware. Not much else is needed after that.

You could maybe disable hibernation or some other features, but that isn't necessarily an SSD specific tweak.

 

I log on and off once a day. I hibernate two or three times in between that.

Nevertheless, my point was that I don't like spending time "under the hood". If there's a software optimizer that can keep things at peak efficiency for me automatically, I'm must rather invest in that.

 

OT... If you use an SSD for your system drive, you might find you don't even need to hibernate. For instance, my system boots in about 13 seconds. I don't bother w/ hibernation, just shut down and restart when needed. But this is more of a user preference which fits my usage patterns.

To go "under the hood" and make the changes yourself, you would have to make manual changes using resources from here - http://forum.notebookreview.com/sol...sh-storage/675823-ssd-optimization-guide.html for example.

Given that you said that is not really an option, but are looking for actual software to help, probably the best/easiest software to use is already built into the Windows 7/8 installer. The installation is software and it will configure your system for an SSD. Other than that, I guess you could by a specific type of SSD. For example, if you purchase a Samsung SSD, it comes w/ the "Magician" software which will help configure the OS for that SSD.

HTH

 

Or you could get an Intel SSD and use the Intel SSD Toolbox. The only thing that really isn't one time though is the ability to schedule/run TRIM, that function is included in windows 8 and i sure hope they port it to 7 eventually.

 

And deprive you of the opportunity and pleasure of purchasing W8? Certainly not.

I've always been told that it wasn't computer healthy to log on/off multiple times a day? Is that outdated?

Ah, that was my first choice. And the Intel was my second. Great!

 

Haha, one can hope though, anyways, both software propose what i consider unnecessary tweaks (disable indexing and/or prefetch). The optimize feature is separate from what Intel calls the System Tuner in their toolbox though, i don't know how it is for SSD Magician since i have an Intel SSD, but no Samsung. I think there are one or two other manufacturers offering software toolboxes. I think Plextor is one of them, but don't quote me on that, i gotta verify first.

EDIT: Plextool, but it looks rather limited with no ability to schedule TRIM.

 

I could see where you may want to avoid turning on/off your laptop, if you'll be back around 20-30 minutes. If you're gone longer than that, but less than a couple of hours, you could just put the lappy to sleep. Other than that, I just turn it off. Today's computer components don't wear as much as they did say 10-20 yrs ago.

 

Take a look at System Mechanic Pro V11

I have been using SMP for years on Laptops, Desktops, All-In-Ones, XP, Vista, Win 7

What’s the latest in SMP V11, just what this thread is taking about:
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

AcceleWrite™: Real-Time Performance Upgrade for Windows

Exclusively offered as part of System Mechanic version 11 forward, AcceleWrite™ works deep within Windows to ensure the operating system writes files in an efficient contiguous stream. It is always on, and works instantly and transparently, essentially eliminating the need for secondary defragmentation or file optimization. The result is faster response from your PC and the positive effect on overall system efficiency can be quite substantial.
Best of all, AcceleWrite is engineered to provide benefits to both traditional hard disk drives (HDD) and new, modern solid state drives (SSD).

Wait, there’s more to SMP:
ActiveCare®uses set-and-forget patented technology to maintain your PC automatically files.
Program Accelerator™ re-aligns disjointed program files.
Memory Mechanic™ reclaims wasted RAM in real time
Startup Optimizer™ automatically accelerates PC startup 22 ways.
NetBooster™ speeds up internet, videos, downloads and games.
Total Registry Revitalizer™ resolves registry problems and stabilizes Windows.
PC Cleanup™ cleans up over 50 types of junk files
EnergyBooster™ puts your PC in overdrive for max performance
Designated Drivers™ keeps PC's device drivers fully updated.
CRUDD Remover™ locates and removes unused extra programs.
Privacy Cleaner™ wipes internet and chat history, clutter and cache.
Includes System Shield AntiVirus & AntiSpyware

 

Try Raxco software for SSD optimization.

 

i dont want optimization software as much as I want monitoring software.

i just want to look at the drive and know its ok and running properly.

optimization can be more trouble than good sometimes.....

 

You could look at something like SSDlife Professional (or SSDlife Free) for some stats.

 

will do that. thanks.

 

CrystalDiskInfo also has some useful info.

 

You are trying too hard. If you are using Win7 and your notebook has a recent chipset, just choose a good SSD and do a fresh Win7 install on it. There is no need to optimize, nor monitor the SSD. Don't worry about it. :thumbsup: It will take care of itself. Everyone who endlessly benchmarks, monitors, optimizes and worries over their SSDs are probably borderline obsessive/compulsive.

 

Hmmm.... Where have I heard that one before.

In regards to plain monitoring. Perhaps. Perhaps not. If the user writes TB and TB and TB of data, it would be good to know the number of times memory has been cycled. Doesn't really hurt to check it every 6 to 12 months if someone is really worried about it.

 

I dunno. You may have read it in some reply post, somewhere. That's where I read it.

 

Hmm... No, that's not ringing a bell. Musta been the second post to this thread as seen here. Hmmm Hummm... :thumbsup:

 

Don't. Typical bloated crapware, don't waste your time on it.

 

Have to agree with Pirx, SMP is not what you want to purposely install on a clean running system.

 

i went with SSDLife + CrystalDisk

one thing...

how can i check exactly how much data ive written to my drive all time?

 

That's what I was referring to when I said "reply post." :hi2:

Not that I didn't already know it.