Do i format my new ssd??

Ckool · 20th January 2010, 6:33 PM

Hi,

I will try to keep it short and simple.I just ordered a Intel X25-M 160GB 34nm MLC G2 SSD, do i need to format it before installing it? I read somewhere that some ssd your not supposed to format it??

Regards
ck

Rampage101 · 20th January 2010, 6:34 PM

Unless your cloning a drive onto it either way you will need to format it, otherwise it will be unusable.

EvilGenius · 20th January 2010, 6:38 PM

Just needs a quick format, not a full format. I suspect that's what you're referring too. A lot of people prefer to do a full format on new hdd's. Won't need to do that on an SSD.

Spork! · 20th January 2010, 6:41 PM

Didn't format mine.
Plugged it in and installed windows on it the 1st time I powered it up. Works fine...

Rampage101 · 20th January 2010, 6:45 PM

What do you suppose windows install does to it? Until a drive is formatted it cannot hold data (simplistically).

Spork! · 20th January 2010, 6:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rampage101

What do you suppose windows install does to it? Until a drive is formatted it cannot hold data (simplistically).

ahh.
:facepalm self:

Ckool · 20th January 2010, 6:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilGenius

Just needs a quick format, not a full format. I suspect that's what you're referring too. A lot of people prefer to do a full format on new hdd's. Won't need to do that on an SSD.

yeh sorry i just reread what i asked and realise i wasnt more specific lol,Thx you anwsered what i needed to know

Regards
ck

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