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DavePC
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Hey guys,

 

I'm in the market of upgrading my old Samsung 830 128GB SSD with Win 7 and plan to migrate to a 250-256GB SSD, with Win 8.1 thrown on. 

 

Looking for an SSD on the faster end of the spectrum, but still a great value. 

 

(like a cross between the Samsung 840 Evo and the 840 Pro)

(evo for value and speed, pro for reliability) 

 

Any suggestions?

Main PC: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FNsFVY

Secondary PC: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/7sv7xY

 

Former Intel Response Squad Member, May Class.

 

Member of the LTT Forums since January 3rd, 2013.

 

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I think the pro is faster

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Most SSDs of today are reaching the peak of SATAIII's throughput, so the difference between most SSDs in real world applications is more or less neligible. I'm more concerned with warranty and reliability than performance.

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crucial mx100 is my recommendation for ssd's 

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Get a 840 EVO it's a great SSD that should suit all your needs :)

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Also if you want a great professional grade experience pick up an 850 pro. The new 3d nand they put in it really improves the experience. :)

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Most SSDs of today are reaching the peak of SATAIII's throughput, so the difference between most SSDs in real world applications is more or less neligible. I'm more concerned with warranty and reliability than performance.

 

This. Good options: 840 EVO/PRO, Intel 730 Series, Kingston HyperX 3K

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wouldn't the best option be 2 smaller cheaper drives in raid 0 when it comes to performance? in regards adata has a couple decent skus which end up being cheaper than a single 512 for the same storage

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wouldn't the best option be 2 smaller cheaper drives in raid 0 when it comes to performance? in regards adata has a couple decent skus which end up being cheaper than a single 512 for the same storage

 

That would be not be very reliable.

 

There is a reason its called Raid 0- zero reliability.

 

Thanks everyone, looks the the Crucial MX100 is the way to go.

Main PC: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/FNsFVY

Secondary PC: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/7sv7xY

 

Former Intel Response Squad Member, May Class.

 

Member of the LTT Forums since January 3rd, 2013.

 

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