Need help with new SSD

[Buju3000]

OHI! 

 

I'm currently in the market for a SSD. I'm looking for a 240G+ drive for 200USD or lower. I have been shopping around and reading as much as I can. Just want to know what my best options are in real world scenarios. Any constructive feedback will be much obliged.

 

Also, upgrading from a 500gb momentus xt Hybrid drive. How much of an upgrade will a new SSD be?

 

 

Thanks in advance! 

[MathijsZ77]

Hi there,

 

Great to see that yet another one going to the SSD side! I think it's a great worth of value, personally I use the OCZ Vertex 4 and the Samsung 840 Pro. Neither of them ever disappointed me. 

 

Comparing read/write speed from something like the Crucial m4 to the Vertex 4 or the 840 Pro, the difference is in the write speed. 

 

Dutch forum Tweakers.net says this about the Crucial m4 (128 GB) under the tile: Crucial m4: King Under the SSD's

 

"Looking at the price of the Crucial m4, not only is is the fastest SSD in it's class but also very beneficial. The Corsair Force 3 and the older drives like the OCZ Vertex 2 might be lower in price per gigabyte, but they offer less then 2/3 performance that the m4 can give you. Other good performing SSD's like the OCZ Vertex 3 and the Corsair Force GT are per gigabyte at least 20 procent more expensive. The makes the choice for tweakers' that are looking for a fast SSD with a capacity of 120 - 128 gigabyte very simple: the Crucial m4 is the fastest and at the same time one of the cheapest." ¹ 

 

I think this SSD has great value!

 

¹: http://tweakers.net/reviews/2284/5/crucial-m4-koning-onder-de-ssds-conclusie.html

[MdX MaxX]

Your best bet is probably a 250GB Samsung 840.

[Glenwing]

The ADATA XPG SX900 is a good option.