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im looking to buy a 120gb ssd just for my OS and a couple games. doesnt need to be the fastest id rather get one that will last a while

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crucial M4 128, they have the best support and they will give the best firmware updates forever

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Aren't Kingston SSDnow about as cheap as they come? Been a while since I was in 'as cheap as possible' mindset when it comes to SSDs.

 

I think the Samsung 840 will be right for you. (Without the pro suffix) though warranty is set to 3 years, so expect it to last 6. With the rate of storage evolution, you won't be using the same drives in 6 years anyway (I hope :P )

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ye the 840 was my top pick i think its at like 99.99$ on newegg right now. just wanted some other input on other drives

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crucial M4 128, they have the best support and they will give the best firmware updates forever

Bump for the M4 - I've had it in my system for a while now with no issues whatsoever!

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I do builds for friends and family and I haven't had any issues with the Samsung 830 and 840 series. Newegg had the Samsung 840 120gb for $80 the other day, so you might want to check it out.

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I'm using OCZ vector 128 GB. and it runs great only had hiccups once when i unplugged the sata cable by accident while booting.

*mind you samsung ssd and crucial ssd are not available in my country.

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ye the 840 was my top pick i think its at like 99.99$ on newegg right now. just wanted some other input on other drives

its 95$ on amazon

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840 gets my vote, very reliable drive.

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Definitely the 840 and 840 pro. I also like Intel 330's(used it before) but I'm currently on a Vector 256GB for my boot drive! Basically most of the mainstream ones are more then reliable and will last your quite a while. Just pick a brand you like and go for it

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I'm about to head to Canada Computers to pick up a Samsung 840 Pro 128GB on sale for $119.00. One day only sale! 

 

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=179_1088&item_id=053762

 

Excited!

Very very good deal. You're gonna have an awesome SSD on your hands now :D

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i have an intel 520, crucial m4 and a Samsung 830 and i never had a problem with any of them and there all pretty solid for everything

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We have a Sandisk 64gb, it´s work...but a i recomendent the Samsung 830 840 not Pro

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We have a Sandisk 64gb, it´s work...but a i recomendent the Samsung 830 not Pro

the 830 doesnt have a pro edition its just the 830 they introduced the difference for the 840/840 pro

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Oh sorry I mean 840 but the 830 is enough if it cheap enoug :)

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How about looking at Kingston SSDnow V300 or Plextor M5s? both are quite cheap and for me feeling like a good enter. BUT Plextor M5s have a lower write speed compare to Kingston v300 but read is higher by a little. Plextor M5s 128GB read/write is 520/200mbps, while Kingston v300 is like 450/450mbps

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Samsung 840 bro :) that is my vote, I have a Samsung 840 pro and it is supper fast at reads and writes

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Intel and Samsung, I would say are the best quality since they manufacture everything themselves.  That being said, there is nothing wrong with a cheaper option just go with an Sandisk or OCZ SSD.  If you don't already keep good backups its your fault.

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840 - pro variant for speed AND reliability.

 

It's the true successor to the 830, the stock 840 is a (slightly) inferior drive.

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Top tip Samsung 830 is cheaper and almost as fast as a 840 pro, mine gets 550  read & wrights :-)

 

Avoid the normal 840 non pro

 

Note: If you don't have 6gbp/s sata port your speeds will not be all that great....

 

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I'm using a 64 GB Adata drive in my computer now, and it works great. You can get the 128 GB version though. I like it. I would have rather got the Samsung 840 Pro, or something from Crucial, Intel, any of the major names. 
I would recommend it, but ADATA's drive's are a little bit more pricey. I can boot into Windows in about 6 seconds though, so it's pretty fast. 

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