Laptop HDD at 100% constantly, should I replace or get a SSD?

[c_marriott]

The laptop I planned to use for school has a failing HDD (I think) so this means its slowing it down, it has an i3 and 6GB RAM so I want to make the most of it.

 

Should I get a 120GB/240GB (IF i can get one off eBay) or a 1TB HDD.

 

I will probably save most documents on a USB stick or on Google drive so I won't need a lot technically but I will need to install software like 2D Design, Sketch-up, Photoshop and maybe a couple of games.

 

Will I be better off with a HDD or SSD?

Also, will a SSD fit securely in the place of the old HDD?

[FuzzyYellow]

it depends on how much storage you need. if you don't need more than 120GB, then for sure, get an ssd. the performance gains are astronomical.

[kameshss]

An SSD will help to boost the productivity.

 

You will face no problems when installing SSD. It's just as same form factor as 2.5" HDD.

 

Install HD Tune and check in Health tab. If you see something bad, Consider replacing.

[Laputacake]

You on Windows 8?

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

An SSD will help to boost the productivity.

 

You will face no problems when installing SSD. It's just as same form factor as 2.5" HDD.

 

Install HD Tune and check in Health tab. If you see something bad, Consider replacing.

wrong not all laptops fit all ssd,s   uve got special laptop ssds aswell ( the laptops that dont fit the standard ssd size will require a thinner ssd )

 

while 95-99% of the time all ssds might fit... its not always

[madskristiansen]

Get a ssd, it will fit if it is 2,5" I switched from a wd blue to a sandisk 120gb in my laptop, though i would reccomend you a 240gb one.

[c_marriott]

I only want to spend about £50 on it so I can't get much more than 120gb unless it's second hand or something

[c_marriott]

wrong not all laptops fit all ssd,s uve got special laptop ssds aswell ( the laptops that dont fit the standard ssd size will require a thinner ssd )

while 95-99% of the time all ssds might fit... its not always

The laptop HDD is 2.5" so surely it'll fit?

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

The laptop HDD is 2.5" so surely it'll fit?

most likely will fit like i said hehe

 

but theres always possibilities a standard ssd is too thick ( their a lil bit thicker then standard hdd of laptops )

[c_marriott]

most likely will fit like i said hehe

but theres always possibilities a standard ssd is too thick ( their a lil bit thicker then standard hdd of laptops )

I'll check in a minute and see what size it is

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

I'll check in a minute and see what size it is

just check if u got abit of headroom for a thicker hdd/ssd ( just by a lil ) ... if everything is supertight u might need a laptop ssd...

 

if u got abit of headroom for thickness... ur fine with a normal ssd

[c_marriott]

It looks a bit thinner, I'm not sure though, it may fit the ssd

[c_marriott]

Will it fit a Kingston ssd?

[c_marriott]

just check if u got abit of headroom for a thicker hdd/ssd ( just by a lil ) ... if everything is supertight u might need a laptop ssd...

if u got abit of headroom for thickness... ur fine with a normal ssd

Posted some pics of it, what do you think?

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

Posted some pics of it, what do you think?

infact it looks like uve got the thinner version

cant 100% ensure u that a standard ssd will fit proper

id say try it out with a normal ssd see if it fits ( if the backplate goes on normally it fits ), if it doesnt fit just replace it for a thin / laptop ssd... if u need to order online id start looking at a laptop ssd/thinner ssd

 

if the backplate of the laptop has headroom it should fit a normal ssd tho

[c_marriott]

infact it looks like uve got the thinner version

cant 100% ensure u that a standard ssd will fit proper

id say try it out with a normal ssd see if it fits ( if the backplate goes on normally it fits ), if it doesnt fit just replace it for a thin / laptop ssd... if u need to order online id start looking at a laptop ssd/thinner ssd

if the backplate of the laptop has headroom it should fit a normal ssd tho

I have a SSD in my pc, ill give it a try later. When can I get laptop ssd's? Couldn't find any on eBay

[Valkyrie Lenneth]

I have a SSD in my pc, ill give it a try later. When can I get laptop ssd's? Couldn't find any on eBay

umm they should be listed as notebook kits ( i actually got a notebook kit ssd in my gaming rig ) its a sandisk ultra plus in my case ( its a tad bit thinner then my other ssd,s )