I just purchased a new HP DV7t which should arrive in a few weeks. I'm also looking to get a OCZ Agility 90 gig SSD to put the OS and programs on. Both should arrive about the same time (haven't ordered the SSD yet).
So the question is, what is the best way to install the SSD and put the OS on there?
There appear to be two options, fresh install of the OS vs. using software (like Paragon Migrate OS to SSD 2.0) to move everything over.
the paragon software is here: http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/migrate-OS-to-SSD/
I've read in the forums here that people seem to think that a fresh install is best because it sets things up more efficiently, but the Paragon software claims at least to do that in the migration process. It does all of the Trim and alignment stuff.
So has anyone used the Paragon software? It seems like it is an easy way to get everything transferred and setup in an hour or less, rather than me wasting an afternoon doing a fresh install of Os, Drivers, and software if in the end, you get pretty much the same thing? Or will there be noticeable performance / stability difference in the fresh install that makes it worth the afternoon-worth of my time?
So the question is, what is the best way to install the SSD and put the OS on there?
There appear to be two options, fresh install of the OS vs. using software (like Paragon Migrate OS to SSD 2.0) to move everything over.
the paragon software is here: http://www.paragon-software.com/technologies/components/migrate-OS-to-SSD/
I've read in the forums here that people seem to think that a fresh install is best because it sets things up more efficiently, but the Paragon software claims at least to do that in the migration process. It does all of the Trim and alignment stuff.
So has anyone used the Paragon software? It seems like it is an easy way to get everything transferred and setup in an hour or less, rather than me wasting an afternoon doing a fresh install of Os, Drivers, and software if in the end, you get pretty much the same thing? Or will there be noticeable performance / stability difference in the fresh install that makes it worth the afternoon-worth of my time?