SATA HDD for extra storage?

michty_me · 27 Mar 2019 at 22:12

I'm currently in the process of buying new bits to build a new PC.
Storage wise, I've been looking at a 1TB SSD like the Samsung 860 EVO/Crucial MX500 or a 660p M2 NVME drive for my main boot drive.

I'm thinking of purchasing a SATA HDD for installing games/software to plus movies and music so not to clog up the boot drive.

What is recommended for best speeds and reliability? I would probably be looking at 2-4TB options I think.

It's been nearly 10 years since I last looked at drives so I'm even unsure if that would be the best route to go now!!

Efour · 31 Mar 2019 at 05:44

Don't get a HDD get another 1tb or more ssd.

Embrace cloud storage.
Do you really need 4tb ?

Semple · 31 Mar 2019 at 09:00

As above, more people are drifting towards non-mechanical drives in new builds.

If you're one where you've got several TBs of films/music, then buy a Low powered NAS to install it on.

TheVoice · 31 Mar 2019 at 12:24

Not sure I'm seeing the sense is recommending an SSD for bulk media storage, myself. For games sure, but HDDs certainly still have their place.

APM · 31 Mar 2019 at 14:12

WD Black if you want fast,I went for a 3TB Toshiba last year,that gave a very good value to £ ratio.

BongoHunter · 31 Mar 2019 at 14:19

As above - go all SSD if you can afford it, but if just media files then get a HDD (I use Toshiba X300 4TB)

However - if the files have value to you then having so much stuff on a single drive is asking for trouble, so might be worth considering a basic NAS

Minstadave · 31 Mar 2019 at 14:19

I'm happy using a large mechanical HDD for bulk storage. I just chuck all my rarely used stuff on it.

4TBs of SSD for media/steam drive is too expensive.

michty_me · 3 Apr 2019 at 21:54

Sorry all, Didn't even realise I had so many replies to this.

I wouldn't mind considering two SSD's. I may do that and also just keep my existing 1TB mechanical. I'm still swithering over NVME or stick with a 'regular' SSD.

michty_me · 26 Apr 2019 at 19:47

A question for you all.
Would it be better to have a 500Gb SSD for Windows and another 2Tb SSD for data

Or

2 X 1TB?

I've noticed the 500Gb mx500 dipping under £50 now and the 1Tb is £115. Good chance it will drop a bit more?

michty_me · 3 May 2019 at 21:04

Managed to buy a 2TB MX500 drive for £181 delivered so a good start.
Think on getting a 500Gb/1TB for my main drive still.