Reliable SSD? - 240GB+

NovicePCBuyer · 23 Apr 2013 at 22:50

Hi,

I'm looking at getting an SSD for a new build PC. Thinking of either a 240GB-256GB or even a 480GB if the price is right.

Reliability is a key thing for me. I heard the Intel 520 SSD's were pretty damn solid, but reading this forum there's a lot of love for the Samsungs.

What do you think I should go for?

Thanks

harshuk · 23 Apr 2013 at 23:14

Yep i own a 120gb samsung and must say im very impressed so far.

time will tell i suppose.

Stu · 24 Apr 2013 at 01:29

Intel, Samsung and Crucial are solid choices.

I have a Samsung 830 which has been faultless. I expect the 840 series to be as good... they haven't been around as long to be sure, but I haven't heard of any issues yet.

Smashx · 24 Apr 2013 at 03:51

samsung and crucial are the best. I woud suggest you to get the samsung 840 pro 256gb really fast and reliable.

Scotteh · 24 Apr 2013 at 14:07

Again for samsung, pro has great speeds and they're currently doing a cashback on most SSDs

Hagar · 24 Apr 2013 at 14:35

I have had a Sandisk Extreme 240GB running since May last year, no glitches, faultless. Not such a large user base as Samsung or Crucial, but my feedback anyway.

wazza300 · 24 Apr 2013 at 14:57

crucial 256gb is on offer this week,the samsung 840 250gb (non pro) has £15 cashback offer

or you can go flat out on your wallet for the 840 256gb pro

Scotteh · 24 Apr 2013 at 15:00

http://www.samsung.com/uk/ssdcashback/

for more info on cashback, both 250gb and 256gb offer a £15 cashback

Phil2008 · 26 Apr 2013 at 22:31

Does the samsung 840's tell you the wear level in ssdlife, as the 830's dont?

wazza300 · 27 Apr 2013 at 14:03

Phil2008 said:
Does the samsung 840's tell you the wear level in ssdlife, as the 830's dont?

works but still wont est the lifespan

nuzik · 27 Apr 2013 at 14:37

Crucial m4 it's a great drive