Big SSD or Small SSD+HDD

[TomasFr]

Hi

So I am building a computer and I want an SSD but I don't know if it's better to get a 120gb SSD and a 1tb HDD or go for a single 500gb SSD.

I don't have the budget to spend more than a $90.

What is best? Any feedback would be very much appreciated!

[Jaxzzzzz]

ssd plus hdd 

 

you can always add more ssd in the future so just go for a high quality 128gb from a reputable manufacturer and throw in a wd blue 

[TH3R34P3R]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
Storage	Inland - 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$49.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Hitachi - Ultrastar 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$36.50 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$86.49
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-05 11:13 EST-0500

 or you can do this if you are in the US @TomasFr

[LukeSavenije]

suggestion: 500 gb ssd, 2 tb hdd

 

something like a barracuda or blue will do

 

mx500 is pretty cheap the last while

[LukeSavenije]

Just now, TH3R34P3R said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
Storage	Inland - 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$49.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Hitachi - Ultrastar 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$36.50 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$86.49
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-05 11:13 EST-0500

 or you can do this if you are in the US @TomasFr

I would personally wait for a sale, a while back mx500 went for almost that much

[TH3R34P3R]

or you can just use these filters for a 2tb HDD and a +400gb ssd

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
Storage	Inland - 480 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$49.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Hitachi - Deskstar 7K2000 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$51.99 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$101.98
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-05 11:15 EST-0500

(i know the filter is for a 1200gb plus HDD but since they are only 1 or 2tb at that point, it doesnt matter   )

[TomasFr]

2 hours ago, Jaxzzzzz said:

ssd plus hdd 

 

you can always add more ssd in the future so just go for a high quality 128gb from a reputable manufacturer and throw in a wd blue 

Pretty cheap and known brand. Is it good?

Kingston Ssdnow A400 120GB SA400S37 / 120G SATA 2.5quot = $31

https://www.netonnet.se/art/datorkomponenter/harddisk/ssdsata-25-tum/kingston-ssdnow-a400-120gb/1003737.8993/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAheXiBRD-ARIsAODSpWNHVXWBwp4hhHb_hE3lulmzIL6imDhV8deKd5SZSVmyET6_YNm5j0oaAvE_EALw_wcB

 

 

 

Is this better?

Kingston UV500 M.2 SSD - 120GB = $37

https://www.proshop.se/SSD/Kingston-UV500-M2-SSD-120GB/2652625?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=searchengine&gclid=Cj0KCQiAheXiBRD-ARIsAODSpWN35FBz1GWVh9Rt_5PskfGYEgoQdvvTglAHPtDsiHbTK1jHt3tK4kYaAi1JEALw_wcB

 

Thanks in advance!

[Dedayog]

6 hours ago, LukeSavenije said:

suggestion: 500 gb ssd, 2 tb hdd

 

something like a barracuda or blue will do

 

mx500 is pretty cheap the last while

Luke is kinda right, IMO.  Tho 500GB may be a might large, unless you really put a lot of programs on.  Then I'd go 1TB SSD cuz games LOVE being loaded fast, just ask them.  

 

Honestly, if you can afford it, I'd only use HDD's for servers where speed doesn't impact anything (Plex, etc.)

 

120GB SSD is too small.  Go 240/256GB, Windows and programs can grow.

 

You can get a 240GB SSD for those prices TomasFr is quoting.

 

https://www.proshop.se/SSD/Kingston-SSDNow-A400-SSD-240GB/2591191

 

[TomasFr]

16 hours ago, jstudrawa said:

Luke is kinda right, IMO.  Tho 500GB may be a might large, unless you really put a lot of programs on.  Then I'd go 1TB SSD cuz games LOVE being loaded fast, just ask them.  

 

Honestly, if you can afford it, I'd only use HDD's for servers where speed doesn't impact anything (Plex, etc.)

 

120GB SSD is too small.  Go 240/256GB, Windows and programs can grow.

 

You can get a 240GB SSD for those prices TomasFr is quoting.

 

https://www.proshop.se/SSD/Kingston-SSDNow-A400-SSD-240GB/2591191

 

I suppose, but if I only download games I play often on the SSD and when I get bored of them I redownload them on a bigger HDD I should be fine with 120gb? 

How big is windows 10?

Edit: Or I could add another SSD later?

[Dedayog]

4 minutes ago, TomasFr said:

I suppose, but if I only download games I play often on the SSD and when I get bored of them I redownload them on a bigger HDD I should be fine with 120gb? 

How big is windows 10?

 

Do you have a PC right now?  See how much space is used on it,  that'll determine your needs.

 

Windows 10 for me on my work machine is 80GB,  It has a 120GB SSD and 1TB HDD.  I only have Windows 10, Office 365, Steam and a pdf program.

 

I wouldn't go 120GB again, 240 or more is the way to go.  Plus it's cheap, I am not seeing the issue here?

 

As for additional storage, you can go HDD or SSD your choice.  I was just stating my preference.  

[TomasFr]

11 minutes ago, jstudrawa said:

Do you have a PC right now?  See how much space is used on it,  that'll determine your needs.

 

Windows 10 for me on my work machine is 80GB,  It has a 120GB SSD and 1TB HDD.  I only have Windows 10, Office 365, Steam and a pdf program.

 

I wouldn't go 120GB again, 240 or more is the way to go.  Plus it's cheap, I am not seeing the issue here?

 

As for additional storage, you can go HDD or SSD your choice.  I was just stating my preference.  

My computer takes 300gb with inly a 1tb HDD. 

I think I'll end up with a 2xxgb after all.

Thanks for the help!