Should i re format, quick format or secure erase my ssd

ASUS ROG · Jul 22, 2013

I have 2 480gb SANDISK extreme and i want to re install on one of the ssd, should i re format the ssd, quick format the ssd or do a secure erase the ssd.
I read that re format an ssd is not recommend, is it true?

Thank in advance for your help, suggestion guy.

EarthDog · Jul 22, 2013

SE then format in windows. You have no choice but to format after you SE as the drive is not useble if you do not. If you have the option be sure to set it up to 1024 sector size (should do it automatically, but I always set it if I can).

ASUS ROG · Jul 22, 2013

What is a 1024 sector size?

EarthDog · Jul 22, 2013

Just that. The sector size for the drive. People always mention make sure your ssd is aligned and that is what does it. Im mobile, or I would Google you a link... Sorry.

ASUS ROG · Jul 22, 2013

EarthDog said:
Just that. The sector size for the drive. People always mention make sure your ssd is aligned and that is what does it. Im mobile, or I would Google you a link... Sorry.

No problem, i can look it up myseif, thank
So first, SE the ssd and during the installation of window, format the drive right?

EarthDog · Jul 22, 2013

Yep, se the drive (I use gparted disk). Then when you begin os install it should ask, if not, no worries as it should do it automatically. You can confirm alignment through as ssd.

ASUS ROG · Jul 22, 2013

EarthDog said:
Yep, se the drive (I use gparted disk). Then when you begin os install it should ask, if not, no worries as it should do it automatically. You can confirm alignment through as ssd.

cool thank

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