Which SSD for my laptop?

Souness · 9 Apr 2010 at 03:33

So I'm going to order a G870 from Kobalt, and I need help deciding which SSD to include in my build. I will be using it for games.

My options are (restricted by Kobalt):

-160GB Intel Gen2 (£265)
-120GB OCZ Vertex Turbo (£306)
-250GB OCZ Vertex (£555)

I want at least 320GB of space, which I could get either by combining two SSDs or one SSD and a regular HD.

Price isn't too big of a concern, but I don't want to do something stupid.

Please advise the smartest move

wesley · 9 Apr 2010 at 10:09

smartest move would be get a gaming desktop

Souness · 9 Apr 2010 at 14:07

wesley said:
smartest move would be get a gaming desktop

Sorry I just assumed that ppl in a computer forum would know what a "laptop" is, I should've explained:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop

Go figure why I want one of these and not a desktop. Hint: Probably the same reason that I don't use a screwdriver to unblock the ****ing toilet.

Sylver123 · 9 Apr 2010 at 14:35

I would just get a Intel Gen2 80GB for windows and regular 500GB 7,200rpm SATA-II HD for games and storage.

Souness · 9 Apr 2010 at 14:52

Sylver123 said:
I would just get a Intel Gen2 80GB for windows and regular 500GB 7,200rpm SATA-II HD for games and storage.

Ty, so I take it an SSD won't affect games that much? Or are you just advising from a cost perspective?

Sylver123 · 9 Apr 2010 at 14:57

Souness said:
Ty, so I take it an SSD won't affect games that much? Or are you just advising from a cost perspective?

No, you won`t see much benefits on SSD when gaming but you will see much better loading time in windows.

JeffyB · 9 Apr 2010 at 15:13

An ssd in laptops makes a lot of sense, low power useage is a real bonus. Go for the intel, solid drive.

[WU-TANG]GZA · 9 Apr 2010 at 15:24

I just installed an 80GB intel Gen2 on desktop. Great drive, very happy with it. Can't compare to others but I'm very happy with it.

SSD as above deffo good idea for lappy. will be nice and quick, less heat, less power consumption.

As above really I would just get the 80GB cos it doesnt affect gaming much at all but ur OS will fly...

Souness · 9 Apr 2010 at 16:22

Thank you all. I will pair the 80gb intel with a standard disk.

rpg · 9 Apr 2010 at 16:43

Going to get the X-25M for my laptop too in a couple of weeks, have heard great things about them.

el Kuarlos · 11 Apr 2010 at 11:51

smartest move would be get a gaming desktop

Sorry I just assumed that ppl in a computer forum would know what a "laptop" is, I should've explained:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptop

Go figure why I want one of these and not a desktop. Hint: Probably the same reason that I don't use a screwdriver to unblock the ****ing toilet.

Genius