Any reason not to get a Intel Intel X25-M Mainstream 160GB SSD?

@hitman: If you're gonna spend that much per GB you're better off spending the extra few quid just to be safe rather than having drive lying around that's too small for any use in a couple years time.

My system drive currently sits at 80-90GB. This includes the OS, the Adobe Creative Suite CS4 (pretty large), about 5-6 games and a few minor programs (my 'User' folders Documents, Music, Downloads, Desktop, Videos, etc are on an external drive).
 
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@hitman: If you're gonna spend that much per GB you're better off spending the extra few quid just to be safe rather than having drive lying around that's too small for any use in a couple years time.

My system drive currently sits at 80-90GB. This includes the OS, the Adobe Creative Suite CS4 (pretty large), about 5-6 games and a few minor programs (my 'User' folders Documents, Music, Downloads, Desktop, Videos, etc are on an external drive).
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Cheers thats really useful to know how much room the above is taking up. However, £200 vs £350 is quite a difference in price but the performance upgrade is sooo tempting
 
But it'd be inadequate for your needs so even spending £200 could turn out to be a complete waste ;/

You could have course spend time trimming your system files down to just what you need. I've got the 'complete' package of Adobe installed even though I don't use most of the apps, and Windows 7 Ultimate x64 which I'm sure I wouldn't notice if it was Home edition.. So I guess it could still be a viable upgrade. Just heard quite a few people regretting getting the smaller sized HDDs for this reason.
 
I've been able to snap a brand new Intel X25-M 160GB for well under £300. It has arrived today and I'm gonna do a fresh install of Win7 tonight.

One question though: is it OK to partition ssd drive into two logical partitions, one for system, one for other stuff?
 
But it'd be inadequate for your needs so even spending £200 could turn out to be a complete waste ;/

You could have course spend time trimming your system files down to just what you need. I've got the 'complete' package of Adobe installed even though I don't use most of the apps, and Windows 7 Ultimate x64 which I'm sure I wouldn't notice if it was Home edition.. So I guess it could still be a viable upgrade. Just heard quite a few people regretting getting the smaller sized HDDs for this reason.
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So I get home to find this post after ordering an 80GB Intel!! TBH the advice is conflicting - lots saying 80gb is plenty, others saying you'll regret it, go for 160gb. I guess I'll find out when it arrives tomorrow!! If it doesn't prove to be enough, can't I buy another 80gb and run alongside each other and have 160gb or is there some decline in performance unless you run in RAID 0??

cheers :)
 
There's nothing inadequate about an 80Gb system (OS) drive that you can also throw a few programs onto - so long as you use a normal hard disc for larger (or less important) programs and data storage. I've loaded Win7 Ultimate 64bit with drivers, updates, Norton AV plus a few bits and pieces, and it's only 23Gb used up. I haven't been 'careful' about the install in terms of space saving and there's still 51GB+ left on the drive. That's loads for your most important stuff (i.e. the stuff you want to load fast when you use it).

This method (SSD system drive + HDD for data) will be the mainstream use of SSDs for the next couple of years until increased capacity and reduced cost enable more people to use solid state storage for everything except mega files (videos, music etc).

You've made a fine choice; enjoy it.
 
cheers Outpost
good to hear some reassuring words - TBH can't stretch to 160gb money wise. Drive didn't turn up today as the company took my money but didn't have the ssd in stock. Not happy :(
have now ordered with OC which I should have done in the first place and hopefully will get tomorrow :)
 
I've just bought one of these a few seconds ago :) Looking forward to having some SSD goodness next week. I'd also be interested to know the formatted capacity of the drive too.

Edit: It seems to be about 150Gb formatted from what I've found on the interwebs
 
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I want to get on board, but have to keep talking myself out of it. I just cannot justify the cost. I keep trying to work out if 64gb would suffice as an OS drive, but I don't think it would without being hassle for me. I'd need a 128gb one really. These are just way too costly. The prices have also gone up a fair bit since last Autumn have you guys noticed.
 
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I've been able to snap a brand new Intel X25-M 160GB for well under £300. It has arrived today and I'm gonna do a fresh install of Win7 tonight.

One question though: is it OK to partition ssd drive into two logical partitions, one for system, one for other stuff?
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I've just bought a brand new retail Intel X25-M 160GB and VelociRaptor for £463. :D
 
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