I'm in a bit of a bind with my computer build. To save time and because I wasn't comfortable installing the processor myself, I had a local shop assemble my PC. However, they might have cut corners on the components. I had specified that I wanted Samsung 990 Pro M.2 SSDs, as I'm into video editing and motion graphics, but the shop installed Gen 4 ACER Predator SSDs instead. I've noticed a noticeable drop in read/write performance during tests against another machine that uses the Gen 3 Samsung 990s I provided. When I asked them to rectify the situation, they argued with me instead of fixing it, even though I offered to cover the cost difference for the better SSDs. It's been years since I've done an OS install, so I'm looking for some reliable guides or best practices to help me out. Any recommendations?
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It sounds like a frustrating situation! If you specifically requested Samsung SSDs and they ignored that, they should be willing to make it right, especially since you offered to pay the difference. As for the OS installation, I've always found YouTube to be a great resource. Just search for your specific operating system and include terms like 'install guide' or 'best practices'. It's usually pretty straightforward these days, just follow along with the prompts during installation.
I totally get the performance frustration! A difference of 10 minutes on a render is huge. It's not just an SSD issue, those drives can definitely impact how fast your system processes. As for the installation, just relax—it's mostly just clicking through the setup and following the instructions. Look for videos that show the complete process and maybe get a written guide to follow along too. You'll be fine!
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