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Driver 944 · (This post was last modified: 2012-05-17, 02:08 by Driver 944.)

Patriot PT264GS25SSDR Torqx 2 Solid State Drive - 64GB, 2.5", SATA

List Price:
$139.99
Instant Savings:
- $55.00 (39%)
Price:
$84.99
Less Rebate:
- $25.00 Ends 05/31/2012.
Final Price:
$59.99*After Rebate

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...gn=WEM3114

*Rebate valid on purchases made at: Circuitcity.com , CompUSA Retail Stores , CompUSA.com Website ,
GlobalComputer.com , TigerDirect.com Retail Outlets or TigerDirect.com Website.

eskro · 2012-05-16, 23:17

not bad!! thx

waver123 · 2012-05-16, 23:49

do we have any more cheap ~$3X deals for a 32gb version.... ?

Mick1152 · 2012-05-17, 01:22

Haven't seen one since I got mine... coincidentally, I just got my mail in rebate check in the mail today from the last deal at Fry's!

Driver 944 · 2012-05-17, 02:00

(2012-05-16, 23:49)waver123 Wrote: do we have any more cheap ~$3X deals for a 32gb version.... ?

32GB Torqx 2

Price: $ 59.99
After Rebate: $39.99

$20.00 Mail in Rebate valid from 2012-05-15 to 2012-05-31

http://www.frys.com/product/6799815?site...IN_RSLT_PG

Bob Chadwick · 2012-05-17, 02:06

Are these big enough to put Win7 and XMBC on in an HTPC?

Driver 944 · 2012-05-17, 02:47

(2012-05-17, 02:06)Bob Chadwick Wrote: Are these big enough to put Win7 and XMBC on in an HTPC?

Not a problem - How to Optimize SSD Boot Drive?
Make sure you enable AHCI in your BIOS for performance.
To gain space, Disable Hibernation also Disable System Restore ( Back up you drive if you do this)
Disable Page File (System Needs at Least 4GB's of RAM)
You should be well under 18GB by doing these 3 steps.

The rest of the guide is entirely up to you.

Bob Chadwick · 2012-05-17, 02:53

Thanks. I'm just getting started acquiring the pieces, not really sure of what all I need.

Driver 944 · 2012-05-17, 03:46

(2012-05-17, 02:53)Bob Chadwick Wrote: Thanks. I'm just getting started acquiring the pieces, not really sure of what all I need.

You won't know what you need till you decide what you want it to do -
Your Very First HTPC? But Where do You Start?

I think the Big 3 on the Wish List are (read WISH LIST)
1) Small
2) Quiet
3) All the horsepower you can get.

For AMD - A6-3500
For Intel - Intel Core I3-2120T

It may put your budget over the top, but all the hard work is done for you. Just build what is on the list and enjoy. The road to success is a short ride.

If you are on a small budget, you can still find the answers and help you need. Start a New Thread and someone will help you.

bluray · 2012-05-17, 04:03

(2012-05-16, 19:37)Driver 944 Wrote: Final Price:
$59.99*After Rebate

That is superb price.....and thank you for posting it!

Bob Chadwick · 2012-05-17, 04:56

Thanks. I'l check it out. It's been put on the back burner for a while. The car hadvto be towed in to the shop today.