So I've really wanted an ssd for a while and after looking on amazon I found this : http/www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BQ4F9ZA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1389862658&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
So is this
1. A reliable drive?
2. The best deal for the price range?
3. Will it work with my laptop?
My laptop is an acer aspire v3 771g 6814. Here is a page with its details: http/us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.M7QAA.004
I know I'll be able to put this drive in and use it with my original hdd. But what I don't know is how to unlock my BIOS to downgrade to windows 7 ultimate. My plan basically was to install this drive and wipe everything from the partition manager in the windows 7 install disc. Also I know there is a BIOS setting I'll have to change in order for my laptop to recognize the ssd but I don't know what it is. Any chance I could get some help so I don't screw this up for myself?
I also had these two questions that kind of were last minute. I've read a lot the writing is what shortens the life so what is the best way to keep writes to the ssd to a minimal? Also I wanted to know if I could put some if any of my games on the ssd without it incredibly shortening the life of it? Skyrim or bioshock would be the top two on my list as they wouldn't be updated much meaning less write to the drive. Thanks in advance for answers I know its a lot.
So is this
1. A reliable drive?
2. The best deal for the price range?
3. Will it work with my laptop?
My laptop is an acer aspire v3 771g 6814. Here is a page with its details: http/us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.M7QAA.004
I know I'll be able to put this drive in and use it with my original hdd. But what I don't know is how to unlock my BIOS to downgrade to windows 7 ultimate. My plan basically was to install this drive and wipe everything from the partition manager in the windows 7 install disc. Also I know there is a BIOS setting I'll have to change in order for my laptop to recognize the ssd but I don't know what it is. Any chance I could get some help so I don't screw this up for myself?
I also had these two questions that kind of were last minute. I've read a lot the writing is what shortens the life so what is the best way to keep writes to the ssd to a minimal? Also I wanted to know if I could put some if any of my games on the ssd without it incredibly shortening the life of it? Skyrim or bioshock would be the top two on my list as they wouldn't be updated much meaning less write to the drive. Thanks in advance for answers I know its a lot.