About SSD's and Operating systems..... I has a question....

Ok so basically, I am hearing that SSD's will increase boot times in computers with the OS. If this is true (very likely) then how would I go about setting it up with the installation and everything? How would I connect to my pc? Do I get a 16gb and just load windows on it?

And off topic, If I move my internal HDD from one computer to another, will I lose my data(ask me to reformat it)?

Thanks!

An SSD will decrease the time it takes to boot. Stay away from ones with J Micron controllers because they have really bad stuttering issues and are just horrible. Take a look at the OCZ Vertex series and any one made by intel. I'm not sure what else is out now that uses a different controller, but I know that those two brands don't use the J Micron controller. Check out these articles: http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=3535
http://www.anandtech.com/storage/showdoc.aspx?i=3531

My first choice for an SSD would be the X-25M from intel: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167005 Very good price too.

As for moving a hard drive, you'll most likely need to reformat it since it usually won't work on another motherboard.

You will not find a decent sized SSD for under 100.

Looking for something in the Sub $100 category and run it with an SSD and HDD. SSD holding OS. Damn I hate acronyms....Masterdj1992

Yes. Currently, they are overpriced. But wait it out a bit. They'll go down.

IMO, they're not overpriced. For what you get, it's worth the price. Boot times are incredibly fast, insane read/write, ns response times compared to ms on hard drives. They will come down in price, but it's definitely worth it now.GuitarFreak2

[QUOTE="GuitarFreak2"]IMO, they're not overpriced. For what you get, it's worth the price. Boot times are incredibly fast, insane read/write, ns response times compared to ms on hard drives. They will come down in price, but it's definitely worth it now.neatfeatguy