HDD died need help choosing SSD

The Game · 17 Apr 2012 at 17:01

Hi,

I have any old Sony Vaio VGN N38-E & the HDD has just died, so I am going to replace it with a SSD.

Could someone please recommend the fastest ssd model that I could buy that would be compatible with my laptop motherboard.

Any help would be grate,

Thanks.

wazza300 · 17 Apr 2012 at 17:02

corsair gt
vertex 3 or 4
crucial m4
intel 520

any of those would be fine imo,its up to you which one suits your needs/budget

The Game · 17 Apr 2012 at 20:57

Looking for good amount of storage & high speed is a must.

Silly question but will my old laptop take sata-3 ssd's or can I only use sata-2 ssd.

I have never had a ssd before; have seen post’s on here recommending Intel for reliability, also the crucial m4 seams a popular choice.

Anyone got any ssd that they would recommend.

Thanks.

wazza300 · 17 Apr 2012 at 21:01

it probably sata2 your laptop mb

but sata3 ssd's will run at sata2 speeds unles you have a sata3 mb

The Game · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:14

Would i be better going for an M4 120GB or future proofing & getting an Intel 180GB Sata-3

beejjacobs · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:20

Either are very good, if you need the extra storage 180GB might not be a bad idea if you can afford it

weekly deals should change soon, so look out for SSDs on offer!

Spenty · 18 Apr 2012 at 10:25

The Game said:
Would i be better going for an M4 120GB or future proofing & getting an Intel 180GB Sata-3

The m4 is SATA-3 as well.

HankScorpio · 18 Apr 2012 at 12:18

I paid 200 for vertex 3 less than a year ago. It's almost halved in price.

The Game · 18 Apr 2012 at 16:22

I take it this 128GB M4 is also SATA-3

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-009-CR

Thinking this is the answer for me cost/storage wise at the moment just to get my old machine up & running again.

Spenty · 18 Apr 2012 at 17:40

Yeah I've just purchased the 256gb m4 myself. Sure we won't be disappointed