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Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.02 16:24:00 -
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120gb Kingston SSD for $39.99, free shipping from Newegg. Gonna back up and install this sucker today, will report on before and after impressions.
Is it true I need to download the latest PS3 OS onto a USB drive then load that into the new SSD once it's installed? |
Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.02 16:56:00 -
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Ripley Riley wrote:Daemonn Adima wrote:Is it true I need to download the latest PS3 OS onto a USB drive then load that into the new SSD once it's installed? Yes. You can download it here: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/system-updates/ps3/You should notice an improvement in FPS on certain maps as well as less texture pop-in.
Cool, thanks! Some people recommended doing a database rebuild after installing everything. Anyone know of any other tips?
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Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.02 19:23:00 -
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I'm not sure if different models of PS3 have different hardware but mine can barely run Dust. I've had to drop the graphical settings because the video lag and stuttering became so terrible.
Slow loading times, lots of graphical artifacts and many lock ups or hard freezes. My current gaming standard for Dust is pretty low so installing the SSD can probably only bring my experience up.
Backing up my data, downloading the PS OS and waiting on my SSD to arrive then I'll post up my initial impressions. Everyone sings their praise so hopefully I'll find myself in a similar experience! |
Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.02 21:03:00 -
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Guess I'll find out soon enough! I have a slim but it came with the HDD bracket. Hopefully it fits the SSD just fine! |
Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.02 21:58:00 -
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Physical removal of PS3 HDD was easy as pie, install of the SSD was also a breeze. Updating and restoring my data now, I'll be online in less than an hour. There the true test awaits! |
Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.02 23:31:00 -
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So I got everything up and running - loaded into the warbarge lobby and then black screened loading into game. What a great start!
The file check went amazingly fast though. Literally under 5 seconds.
Trying again... |
Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.03 00:17:00 -
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Well I played my first game with the SSD. And I've got to say the hype is REAL! Everything ran so much smoother and maybe it's just me but the game looked better. Perhaps this freed up some system resources that were bottlenecking gpu quality or performance.
Either way I am STOKED! It was totally worth the $40. I suggest anyone that has $ to spare buy an SSD NOW! Even after PS3 goes extinct you'll have a spare SSD drive for whatever. |
Daemonn Adima
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Posted - 2015.12.03 16:55:00 -
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Genral69 death wrote:Is it really worth spending alot of money on one?
I do perfectly fine without 1
I only spent $40 for a Kingston 120gb SSD. I noticed a huge difference in performance, as my game ran horribly. The $ value compared to the performance benefit was totally worth it to me. It's almost like I'm playing a different game.
On top of that, when the PS3 goes extinct, you have an SSD for whatever. Get an external hard drive reader and you can use it for any PC.
Seriously it's a night and day difference. Maybe my HDD was on its last legs, because my game ran like ****. Now it's smooth as butter. |
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