SSD died- which one to replace with?

skylineboy · 29 Apr 2013 at 20:43

I have been using a Kingston model (can't remember which off top of my head 120gb one)

I need a new SSD £2-300 which would you recommend for windows and apps etc? buying tonight hopefully

sorry mods- realised I should have put this into storage section-

Idleman · 29 Apr 2013 at 20:53

A few to look at.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Samsung 256GB SSD 840 PRO SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7PD256BW) ** Cash Back Promo ** £194.99
1 x Plextor M5 Pro 256GB Extreme Series Solid State Drive - (PX-256M5P) £185.99
1 x Samsung 250GB SSD 840 SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TD250BW) ** Cash Back Promo ** £134.99
Total : £525.56 (includes shipping : £8.00).

skylineboy · 29 Apr 2013 at 20:56

Thanks Idleman,
is the pro really worth the premium?

Idleman · 29 Apr 2013 at 20:59

skylineboy said:
Thanks Idleman,
is the pro really worth the premium?

I suppose it is if you need the write speeds.

skylineboy · 29 Apr 2013 at 21:08

ok thanks.

While your here any SSD you would recommend for the <£100 range for my LAN build (will be the only drive for os and games

Braka · 29 Apr 2013 at 21:11

remember to look into the cashback offer for Samsung

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

Idleman · 29 Apr 2013 at 21:16

Either of these.

YOUR BASKET
1 x Plextor M5S 128GB Solid State Drive - (PX-128M5S) £89.99
1 x Samsung 120GB SSD 840 SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TD120BW) £86.99
Total : £186.58 (includes shipping : £8.00).

RHS · 29 Apr 2013 at 21:27

Intel SSDs they are very reliable, sammys are good too

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-027-IN&groupid=701&catid=2104

olivier renault · 29 Apr 2013 at 21:29

Windows and apps, 128GB is more than sufficient.

Read speed is more important than write speed. So either ones above. I like Samsungs and Crucial drives personally.

Scotteh · 29 Apr 2013 at 21:58

Samsung 128GB or 256GB.

skylineboy · 29 Apr 2013 at 22:15

Thanks Braka I won't forget that!

Cheers for your help Idleman!

Thanks RHS I will have think about the above

Yeah your right 128 would do, more the merrier I reckon though!

Thanks scotteh

anthony566 · 29 Apr 2013 at 22:35

The Crucial M4 is a nice drive .. And well within your budget.

skylineboy · 29 Apr 2013 at 22:42

anthony566 said:
The Crucial M4 is a nice drive .. And well within your budget.

I have a M4 512gb as my games drive and it is fantastic. So many choices...

eatcustard · 1 May 2013 at 07:36

anthony566 said:
The Crucial M4 is a nice drive .. And well within your budget.

I just got the 256GB one, its quick, and much better value than the 840 pro