Customized computer?

[Buffalobiian]

Regarding system imaging, I have mixed feelings about it. It's true it might seem convenient, well it is when everything works perfectly after migrating.
But when it doesn't, it a lot more of a hassle than just doing a fresh install and retune your system.

I guess that comes down to how much we trust Intel.

You reminded me that I haven't looked up to see if anybody's been having issues after using Intel's SSD migration tool, so I"ll give that a look-up soon.

[David75]

I guess that comes down to how much we trust Intel.

You reminded me that I haven't looked up to see if anybody's been having issues after using Intel's SSD migration tool, so I"ll give that a look-up soon.

My guess is that their imaging software comes from another company (or acquired one). I do not doubt the efficiency of the tool, after all as a buisiness company, intel does not want unnecessary troubles when offering tools.

So why did I react to this?
Well for example, SSDs work better with AHCI. It's a lot easier to turn your sata link to AHCI and then install a fresh OS, than making the changes to an already installed OS like windows 7...
Try searching for tutorials regarding AHCI for windows.

[Buffalobiian]

My guess is that their imaging software comes from another company (or acquired one). I do not doubt the efficiency of the tool, after all as a buisiness company, intel does not want unnecessary troubles when offering tools.

So why did I react to this?
Well for example, SSDs work better with AHCI. It's a lot easier to turn your sata link to AHCI and then install a fresh OS, than making the changes to an already installed OS like windows 7...
Try searching for tutorials regarding AHCI for windows.

I first have to change a registry setting in Windows 7, then change the setting in my BIOS. I've already done this once when I tried turning on AHCI to activate NCQ on my current HDDs. The drivers should be present on my system.

I did mention this because I've read comments regarding people having problems with their Vertex IIs, and were performing Secure Erases like that's what's needed to be done. I admit that I hate reinstalling OSes.