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DoubleF · 07-20-2015, 04:11 PM

Since the RPM wasn't posted, I would assume SSD is necessary if it's a 1GB drive (even if it's a hybrid drive, still not good enough as it's a 5400 rpm spinner with a 20+GB ish SSD component which might outdo a 7200 rpm spinner but is quite slow IMO). I'm guessing you have a 5400 rpm spinner. I think you can install speccy and check if you're not sure.

Convert your current drive to a slave drive, add a SSD. If you're adventurous, Raid0 two SSDs.

I'd evaluate that first to see if there is still lag before considering if video card needs updating.

My SSD go to (without too much research and worries on reliability) are: Intel, Samsung, Sandisk and Kingston. Other brands I would have to do much more research to see if I would take the risk.

07-20-2015, 04:11 PM	#5
DoubleF Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Exp:	Since the RPM wasn't posted, I would assume SSD is necessary if it's a 1GB drive (even if it's a hybrid drive, still not good enough as it's a 5400 rpm spinner with a 20+GB ish SSD component which might outdo a 7200 rpm spinner but is quite slow IMO). I'm guessing you have a 5400 rpm spinner. I think you can install speccy and check if you're not sure. Convert your current drive to a slave drive, add a SSD. If you're adventurous, Raid0 two SSDs. I'd evaluate that first to see if there is still lag before considering if video card needs updating. My SSD go to (without too much research and worries on reliability) are: Intel, Samsung, Sandisk and Kingston. Other brands I would have to do much more research to see if I would take the risk.