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Title: SSD question
Post by: ebfd11 on June 30, 2012, 10:11:07 PM
OK gents I am thinking of getting a SSD and I was wondering what the majority have right now.

I was thinking of getting either one of these 2

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233221

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239011

I know I will be shelling out a chunk of change, but I feel it is worth it. Any help would be appreciated,as I have no knowledge of said items.


LawnDart
Title: Re: SSD question
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on July 01, 2012, 05:56:13 AM
Quote from: ebfd11 on June 30, 2012, 10:11:07 PM
OK gents I am thinking of getting a SSD and I was wondering what the majority have right now.

I was thinking of getting either one of these 2

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233221

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239011

I know I will be shelling out a chunk of change, but I feel it is worth it. Any help would be appreciated,as I have no knowledge of said items.


LawnDart

Intel SSDs are the safest bet generally speaking. They won't win all the benchmarks but they're proven to be reliable and handle real world loads well because they don't rely on compression like Sandforce drives do. Google reviews and benchmarks about your choices if you have second doubts.
Title: Re: SSD question
Post by: TequilaChaser on July 01, 2012, 07:56:54 AM
Quote from: MrRiplEy[H] on July 01, 2012, 05:56:13 AM
Intel SSDs are the safest bet generally speaking. They won't win all the benchmarks but they're proven to be reliable and handle real world loads well because they don't rely on compression like Sandforce drives do. Google reviews and benchmarks about your choices if you have second doubts.

with all the negative reviews I read regarding sandforce drivers used on some of the different ssd brands, is what guided me toward buying/using Crucial brand-name  M4 series ssd drives... Crucial to me showed to have better reliability....  My personal preference anyway

Hope this helps, good luck

TC
Title: Re: SSD question
Post by: SilverZ06 on July 01, 2012, 07:22:40 PM
Quote from: TequilaChaser on July 01, 2012, 07:56:54 AM
with all the negative reviews I read regarding sandforce drivers used on some of the different ssd brands, is what guided me toward buying/using Crucial brand-name  M4 series ssd drives... Crucial to me showed to have better reliability....  My personal preference anyway

Hope this helps, good luck

TC

I'm pretty sure it was TC that recommended the M4 series to me when I built my rig last year. I couldn't be happier. No issues and incredibly fast. I just wish I bought a bigger one. So another vote for crucial though I have no experience with the others.
Title: Re: SSD question
Post by: wabbit on July 04, 2012, 09:14:59 AM
I went with the Kingston HyperX 3K 120 GB for my system drive. Good reviews, reasonable price and more then enough space for all my applications.

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-2-5-Inch-SH103S3-120G/dp/B007R67FNA/ref=sr_1_41?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1341329751&sr=1-41&keywords=ssd+drive


Wabb

P.S. Yesterday it was $138.00. Today it's $119.00.  Nice price!