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Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...
running Windows 7 32-bit?
running Windows 7 64-bit?
running Middleton BIOS update?

Are there any negative thoughts regarding...
Samsung 850 Pro 500 GB SSD?
Samsung 850 Pro 1 TB SSD?

robert213 wrote:Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...

No.

Are there any negative thoughts regarding...
Samsung 850 Pro 500 GB SSD?
Samsung 850 Pro 1 TB SSD?

I've had a 1TB version die on me as in completely disappear on reboot, but that was with the older firmware than what's out there now. My preferred choice would still be SanDisk Extreme Pro.

Your $$$, your call.

Happy upgrading.

robert213 wrote:Is there a maximum capacity of SSD for T61...running Windows 7 64-bit?

Yes. There is a limit. The system can adress only up to 1.84467441×10^10 GB of data.

So i think you are safe, no matter what SSD you can afford

ajkula66 wrote:
I've had a 1TB version die on me as in completely disappear on reboot, but that was with the older firmware than what's out there now. My preferred choice would still be SanDisk Extreme Pro.

Your $$$, your call.

Happy upgrading.

Exactly, 500 GB and 1 TB capacity SSD(s) are expensive. Before I spend that kind of money, I want to make sure that I've listened to everyone's thoughts.

It was my belief, that SAMSUNG 840/850 PRO (not EVO) was almost everyone's preferred choice. Currently, I am using 120 GB SAMSUNG 840 PRO(s) in all my Tuus-built T61 machines.

Unless someone else speaks up, I'll purchase the SanDisk Extreme Pro.

In case anyone is asking... "Why would you need so much storage?"

I am in the process of building a machine for making digitally recordings of my musical accompaniments for clarinet and alto saxophone.

Ableton Live - to make arrangements
https://www.ableton.com/en/live/

Native Instruments Komplete 10 - to manage instrument sound library (expecting to eventually require over 440 GB)
https://www.native-inst/products/komple ... mplete-10/

Avid Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, or ProSonus Studio One - to make digital recordings. I haven't arrived at a decision on any of these.

If this is 'only' for storing lots of data, why not look into an Enterprise HHD, such as http://www.ebay.com/itm/121798837025
2TB for ca. $350, a lot cheaper than SSD.

RealBlackStuff wrote:If this is 'only' for storing lots of data, why not look into an Enterprise HHD, such as http://www.ebay.com/itm/121798837025
2TB for ca. $350, a lot cheaper than SSD.

That is 15mm height though so probably can't use in most laptops.