Build Your Own - Step by Step ( i7 2600k)

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The odds of a spinning hard drive failing are 10 times higher than any potential issues with SDDs.

I put my flash usb stick through the washing machine and it still worked. Flash memory rocks.
 
These two videos from NewEgg although two years old, will show you step by step how to build your own.

Great videos for anyone who is about to take the step but may be a little hesitant.

Building your own is SO EASY you will be amazed. You also can carefully select each piece you install based on your needs and budget while looking for good sales.

If you are thinking about it... It is SIMPLE :cool:


Go for it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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Is it better to just keep the browser, say FF, on the ssd, or have it on the hdd .
I have it on the hdd, but does it really matter ?



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Is it better to just keep the browser, say FF, on the ssd, or have it on the hdd .
I have it on the hdd, but does it really matter ?
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I don't think it matters that much keeping the browser on SSD versus keeping it on HDD. Because the software is typically only invoked once every time you use it. And that's typically once a day or every time you sign on to Windows. The software is only loaded from SSD/HDD once.

Why did you choose a SSD? Part of the reason is that your apps start quicker, right? Or else there is no need to use a SSD.

I think what matters more is where those temporary files (cache) are written to. Every time you click on a link in FF or IE, to display the new page they write many small files. Those are the small JIFF or JPG images and other stuff that support a page. The location to store those temp files would matter more.

Good thing FF allows you to store these files in memory. I looked at the IE set up. While they let you change the folder location for temp files, it looks like you need to have some kind of RAM disk software if you want these temp files to be stored in RAM.

http://www.erase-history.net/change_cache_settings.html
 
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I think what matters more is where those temporary files (cache) are written to. Every time you click on a link in FF or IE, to display the new page they write many small files. Those are the small JIFF or JPG images and other stuff that support a page. The location to store those temp files would matter more.

Good thing FF allows you to store these files in memory. I looked at the IE set up. While they let you change the folder location for temp files, it looks like you need to have some kind of RAM disk software if you want these temp files to be stored in RAM.
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Sorry, this is what I was speaking of but I did not ask it correctly.
The write to the ssd. Even though the browser is located on the hdd it writes to the ssd (c:drive and location of OS ) which can be seen in the resource manager.
The link I previously attached recommended caching to ram.
Is this the correct approach ?
Thanks !

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Even though the browser is located on the hdd it writes to the ssd (c:drive and location of OS ) which can be seen in the resource manager.
The link I previously attached recommended caching to ram.
Is this the correct approach ?
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In the default configuration, the browser (FF), it looks like, just follows the convention... storing cache data under the C:\user\username\AppData\Roaming\BlahBlahBlah folder.

By default Windows sets the "user" folder (where user data files are stored) on the same disk as the Windows install disk. Since your Windows is on C: (SSD), so would the user data be.

I think it makes sense to change the cache to RAM. Since those are only temporary files. No real loss if those files are lost. (Temp image files, username/password cache, browser history, etc..)
 
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In the default configuration, the browser (FF), it looks like, just follows the convention... storing cache data under the C:\user\username\AppData\Roaming\BlahBlahBlah folder.

By default Windows sets the "user" folder (where user data files are stored) on the same disk as the Windows install disk. Since your Windows is on C: (SSD), so would the user data be.

I think it makes sense to change the cache to RAM. Since those are only temporary files. No real loss if those files are lost. (Temp image files, username/password cache, browser history, etc..)
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Big Thanks. Placing all important programs on the ssd was priority I just was not sure what to do with FF and seeing if the write ( from FF ) to the ssd could be reduced/eliminated.
Although the write should not be a problem because the ssd will probably live its life out first.
This make sense and I will try it. If it does not work out well then I can just change it back.
 
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Installed the ssd into the adjustable bay. (snip) Notice the silicone gaskets. They are found throughout the case to reduce noise.
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Tiki:
Thanks for the thread and various links. Greatly appreciated. To almost properly use a much misused word - AWESOME!

Comment - Most of the SSD failures I have read about are reported as heat problems. By insulating your SSD from the case you lose the thermal heat transfer you'd normally get and gain no noise improvement. I have no clue how hot your drive is, but you might consider removing the silicone isolators.

Jack
 
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