Choosing budget SSD

[Spektater]

Hello everyone!

 

I'm looking for a relatively cheap SSD to upgrade a laptop with.

 

I'm from Argentina, so I don't have many options really.

 

I don't want DRAMless, so my choice boils down to the Kingston KC600 256gb at $55, or the KC600 512gb at $87.

 

Is there any noticeable improvement in performance and/or durability in the 512 model? Or the ONLY reason would be more storage?

 

Any insight on the matter will be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks a lot!

[truecrafting]

 ssds that are bigger can be fasters in some cases so i would get the 512gb one

 

but also can you check if you could get MX500's there

[Spektater]

21 minutes ago, truecrafting said:

 ssds that are bigger can be fasters in some cases so i would get the 512gb one

 

but also can you check if you could get MX500's there

the MX500 is available here, but at a much higher price.

 

The alternatives would be the BX500, which I've heard isn't good, and a 1TB MX300 for $75 (middle ground in price between the 256 and the 512 KC600s), but from an unknown seller, so a bit of distrust there.

[truecrafting]

6 minutes ago, Spektater said:

the MX500 is available here, but at a much higher price.

 

The alternatives would be the BX500, which I've heard isn't good, and a 1TB MX300 for $75 (middle ground in price between the 256 and the 512 KC600s), but from an unknown seller, so a bit of distrust there.

yeah just get the KC600 512gb one

 

[Spektater]

Just now, truecrafting said:

yeah just get the KC600 512gb one

 

What bugs me is that while the 256 is at the international price ($55), the 512 is higher ($90 here vs $80 international).

Also, as I would use the drive mainly for OS and some games, i could probably get away with 256.

But well, I guess it's worth springing for the 512gb for the extra peace of mind right?

[NewMaxx]

Ha, you must be the guy who posted on Reddit, good luck to you!

[Spektater]

4 minutes ago, NewMaxx said:

Ha, you must be the guy who posted on Reddit, good luck to you!

I am! Amazing that you remembered, you must receive hundreds of questions!

 

Thank you very much for your help and advice.

 

I think I'm going with the KC600 512, I feel like the 1TB MX300 is a bit risky, especially with what you said about it being obsolete.

 

The 90 dollars are gonna sting (Argentina's exchange rate is terrible), but I hope it'll be worth it