SSD upgrade for old pc

fuzzy · 17 Mar 2019 at 15:46

So, it's fair to say it’s been a while since I’ve upgraded any component of my computer but I’m looking for some advice on which SSD to buy.

My current (ancient) setup is:
Intel Q6600
ASUS P5K
8GB ram

Windows 10 is v slow on this which I think is largely due to the hard drive so I’m looking for a ~500GB SSD.

I don’t need the fastest, just one that is compatible and reliable.

Thanks!

andy_mk3 · 17 Mar 2019 at 15:52

Honestly, pretty much any SSD will be fine. There's virtually no 'bad' drives out there these days really. OcUK site is down at the minute so I can't link one. But the cheapest 500GB SSD they sell will be perfectly ok.

fuzzy · 17 Mar 2019 at 16:27

andy_mk3 said:
Honestly, pretty much any SSD will be fine. There's virtually no 'bad' drives out there these days really. OcUK site is down at the minute so I can't link one. But the cheapest 500GB SSD they sell will be perfectly ok.

Are there any that won’t be compatible? Eg the pci-e ones?

andy_mk3 · 17 Mar 2019 at 16:30

Site is back up now, you will want something like this: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/wd-b...-solid-state-drive-wds500g2b0a-hd-54h-wd.html

You wont be able to use PCI-E ones, unless you have an adapter but you wont be able to boot from it. Stick to a SATA drive and it will transform your machine without a doubt.