SSD drive for Dell Laptop

DavidP24

spud17 wrote: »

Anyone else have a problem with this statement?

2^64 is twice 2^32? Not in my day.

ps posted from my 2006 Dell 6400 laptop, 2GB ram and Windows 10 using wifi.

I was trying to keep things simple, you know, like the clown example. This is a forum to help people, not make irrelevant comments that add no value other than to try and service your ego.

I am really sorry YOU have a problem

I am not going to indulge you.

I know some people can't help themselves, they have to dive in and make some supposedly clever remark but really it just makes them look a bit of a Richard Head.

In future try to think "will writing this actually help the OP", then press cancel and move on.





Anyone else noticed how many threads now start with "Anyone else"?

As if they are seeking some sort of approval from the crowd.

What do you want, a medal?

NiftyDigits

DavidP24 wrote: »

With respect that is bad advice!

You have to first determine where the problem is, wasting money on an SSD when it has not been determined exactly where the fault is located is a waste of time & MONEY.

If the issue is an over badly configured AV package then buying an SSD does not solve the issue, it just moves it to the SSD.

The SSD may be faster but if the problem is bus speed or HD interface, then the throughput of data on that bus or interface will not change.

If the fault is with the NIC then changing the HD will not make a huge difference.

Yes it may feel a bit faster but that will subside as the user gets used to it and the problem will still remain.

You can't manage what you do not track and you can't fix by blindly changing components.

I know several car mechanics who work that way, it makes no difference to them as they are not paying for the parts or the labour.

You appear to insist on making a fool of yourself on this board. Don't let me stop you.
Always good for a laugh reading silly statements such as Windows 7 not being usable with 2GB and "64 bit means each clown picks up twice as much as 32bit,"

When qsk has tired of your nonsense and a sluggish machine, they can reply to my question and have the ability to utilise a responsive laptop without constant tweaking.

Perhaps unlike yourself, I have refurbished that particular machine for a friend.

spud17

DavidP24 wrote: »

I was trying to keep things simple, you know, like the clown example. This is a forum to help people, not make irrelevant comments that add no value other than to try and service your ego.

I am really sorry YOU have a problem

I am not going to indulge you.

I know some people can't help themselves, they have to dive in and make some supposedly clever remark but really it just makes them look a bit of a Richard Head.

In future try to think "will writing this actually help the OP", then press cancel and move on.





Anyone else noticed how many threads now start with "Anyone else"?

As if they are seeking some sort of approval from the crowd.

What do you want, a medal?

What's with the attitude?

I was trying to save you from posting inaccurate information.
If you think that 64 bit is twice 32 bit, carry on.

Fightsback

Attack of the clowns



Must be this errant clown causing all of GJ's W10 Wifi problems.

qsk

Thanks all for providing advices. All ideas are much gratefully received.
@DavidP24: sorry I gave the wrong model number: it is actually Inspiron 1501 (rather than 1520). It doesn't seem to have 64bit drivers for all devices.
@NiftyDigits: the service tag is F3Z1V2J

DoaM

http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/product-support/servicetag/F3Z1V2J/configuration

That's what Dell say they originally supplied. You could use the Current Configuration "button" to update the details.

NiftyDigits

qsk wrote: »

Thanks all for providing advices. All ideas are much gratefully received.
@DavidP24: sorry I gave the wrong model number: it is actually Inspiron 1501 (rather than 1520). It doesn't seem to have 64bit drivers for all devices.
@NiftyDigits: the service tag is F3Z1V2J

Partially explains why so slow. You really need to keep to keep a lean and clean machine in this case.

64 bit drivers to be found here

There are also hints on how to enable AHCI mode, which is essential if you want to install a SSD.

DELL Support site having problems at the moment, so will return to this problem later.

AndyPix

Ignore the clown who is talking about clowns.
Once you have your OS clean, the single biggest thing you can do to boost the speed of any machine is to install an SSD.


To the clown talking about 32 and 64 bit clowns, you do realise we dont use token ring networks anymore dont you ?!!


The bitness of the OS will have little impact on speed, and everything to do with addressable memory space.


To the clown : you have a terrible attitude and whats all that fishing for thanks business about ?







How ironic is your signature !!