SSD Sata 6 and mSata

Hi guys,

I need your help;

I will get delivery of my new laptop which comes with a HDD installed (and OS on it);

Now, and given the laptop (Clevo p150em) has a msata slot I would like to:

1) Put a 256gb SSD to replace mechanical HDD and put OS, programs and games on it;

2) add a 120gb msata to store files;

I would like someone to help me answering to followiong questions:
1)What do I need to do/know before installing both?
2)Is there any BIOS issue I should check first?
3) DOes it make sense to have a msata ssd to store files?
4) is there a guide on how to install and keep in good order any SSD?
5) Which is the best msata 120GB? (for the SATA 6 I have chosen Corsair PErformance pro)

Thanks so much for your help;

With My Kindest Regards
Oscar

 

The current generation of SATA 6 Gbps mSATA drives perform just as well as the current generation of 2.5" SSD's. Why not install a 240 or 256 GB mSATA for OS & Apps and use the mechanical HDD for storage.

For keeping an SSD in working order, install the OS on the SSD from Windows 7 install media so partition alignment is correct, do not defrag an SSD, maintain sufficient free space.

Two excellent mSATA drives are Crucial M4 & Mushkin Atlas. The Crucial comes in 256 GB capacity @ 219.99, and the Mushkin comes in 240 GB @ 239.99. The prices quoted are from Newegg.com, and you will have to catch them in stock as they have been selling out quickly when available. I beleive the Crucial M4 is available directly from Crucial for a few dollars more.

Here are a review of each:

Crucial M4: Crucial m4 mSATA 256GB Solid State Drive Review :: TweakTown USA Edition

Mushkin Atlas: Mushkin Atlas 240GB mSATA SSD Review - Top Performance at an Unbeatable Price - The SSD Review The SSD Review

 

Thanks!
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