SSHD's

[RazorSharp]

I have been looking at SSHDs for my PC (this one in particular: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1205&products_id=24834). I was wondering how much of this 2TB is actually flash storage? I have been looking everywhere and I can't find it

 

Thanks,

Nick

[Marvzl1357]

I have been looking at SSHDs for my PC (this one in particular: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1205&products_id=24834). I was wondering how much of this 2TB is actually flash storage? I have been looking everywhere and I can't find it

 

Thanks,

Nick

The Flash wouldn't be accesible through software, it's used for caching frequent programs/files/etc.

Don't quote me on this, but I think it's something like 16gb

[RazorSharp]

The Flash wouldn't be accesible through software, it's used for caching frequent programs/files/etc.

Don't quote me on this, but I think it's something like 16gb

Yeah, I knew that models like this dont allow it, but thanks

[nishank93]

I have been looking at SSHDs for my PC (this one in particular: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1205&products_id=24834). I was wondering how much of this 2TB is actually flash storage? I have been looking everywhere and I can't find it

 

Thanks,

Nick

 

Why do you want a hybrid drive? You should rather get a dedicated SSD for OS and a regular HDD for storage. The ones I've suggested are more expensive than the hybrid drive, but if you can get cheaper stuff if you prefer.

[Cryptonite]

I have been looking at SSHDs for my PC (this one in particular: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1205&products_id=24834). I was wondering how much of this 2TB is actually flash storage? I have been looking everywhere and I can't find it

 

Thanks,

Nick

the flash storage is 8 gb and it is utilized quite well, I have a similar SSHD in my laptop (SSHD's are awesome for laptops that don't have extra storage slots) it boots up as fast as a desktop with an SSD and I seriously can't complain about my laptop's hard drive performance (this is with a 5400 RPM drive while you're going for the 7200 RPM which is faster)

[Cryptonite]

Why do you want a hybrid drive? You should rather get a dedicated SSD for OS and a regular HDD for storage. The ones I've suggested are more expensive than the hybrid drive, but if you can get cheaper stuff if you prefer.

for people on a budget it makes A LOT of sense to use an SSHD. especially if you live in places other than america with crazy stupid prices. a regular 2TB HDD costs around the same as an SSHD here.

[RazorSharp]

Why do you want a hybrid drive? You should rather get a dedicated SSD for OS and a regular HDD for storage. The ones I've suggested are more expensive than the hybrid drive, but if you can get cheaper stuff if you prefer.

Thats my choice for now, I was just looking into the SSHDs. 

[nishank93]

for people on a budget it makes A LOT of sense to use an SSHD. especially if you live in places other than america with crazy stupid prices. a regular 2TB HDD costs around the same as an SSHD here.

 

Thats my choice for now, I was just looking into the SSHDs. 

 

For example, these two choices; a Kingston V300 120GB and a Seagate 2TB cost only 30$ more than the SSHD, but deliver consistently much better performance.

 

I'd even go so far as to recommend getting the SSD now and the HDD later, but if you are not willing to do so, the SSHD is fine.

[Cryptonite]

For example, these two choices; a Kingston V300 120GB and a Seagate 2TB cost only 30$ more than the SSHD, but deliver consistently much better performance.

 

I'd even go so far as to recommend getting the SSD now and the HDD later, but if you are not willing to do so, the SSHD is fine.

the 120 gb kingston and the SSHD cost around the same here in South Africa. SSHD http://www.comx-computers.co.za/HD-S2000H64-eagate-ST2000DX001-Desktop-2000Gb-Sata3-Buy-p-79993.php 

SSD: http://www.comx-computers.co.za/CT120M500SSD1-Crucial-M500-120GB-2-5-SATA3-6GB-s-SSD-Buy-p-84446.php

the 2TB HDD is the same price as the SSD: http://www.comx-computers.co.za/HD-S2000S6B64-Seagate-Barracuda-7200RPM-2TB-Hard-Drive-Buy-p-55985.php

 

So I personally would get the SSHD and get an SSD later on because I use the storage.

[nishank93]

the 120 gb kingston and the SSHD cost around the same here in South Africa. SSHD http://www.comx-computers.co.za/HD-S2000H64-eagate-ST2000DX001-Desktop-2000Gb-Sata3-Buy-p-79993.php 

SSD: http://www.comx-computers.co.za/CT120M500SSD1-Crucial-M500-120GB-2-5-SATA3-6GB-s-SSD-Buy-p-84446.php

the 2TB HDD is the same price as the SSD: http://www.comx-computers.co.za/HD-S2000S6B64-Seagate-Barracuda-7200RPM-2TB-Hard-Drive-Buy-p-55985.php

 

OP is in Australia. All links I've posted are from the same store as the OP's link.

 

It doesn't matter how much stuff costs in South Africa in context of this post. Yes, on a budget in South Africa, it would make more sense to get a SSHD.

[MAXXHEW]

That Seagate 2TB would be a good choice in my opinion.  We put the 1TB model in my sons pc... as far as bootup speed goes, his is faster than mine.  I use a Samsung Evo 120gb as my boot drive for Windows 8.1, my sons SSHD boots 8.1 faster.  I have no idea which will last longer between his SSHD or my SSD, only time will tell us.  But as of now... my next build will not have a SSD, I'm only using SSHD from now on because I'm impressed with them.

[Cryptonite]

OP is in Australia. All links I've posted are from the same store as the OP's link.

 

It doesn't matter how much stuff costs in South Africa in context of this post. Yes, on a budget in South Africa, it would make more sense to get a SSHD.

yeah sorry, I should have added, at the start of that post that I agree with you seeing as your both in Aus but this is where I was comming from: ...

[Cryptonite]

That Seagate 2TB would be a good choice in my opinion.  We put the 1TB model in my sons pc... as far as bootup speed goes, his is faster than mine.  I use a Samsung Evo 120gb as my boot drive for Windows 8.1, my sons SSHD boots 8.1 faster.  I have no idea which will last longer between his SSHD or my SSD, only time will tell us.  But as of now... my next build will not have a SSD, I'm only using SSHD from now on because I'm impressed with them.

They are quite underestimated though. and it might be something else in your pc causing that small delay?

[MAXXHEW]

Nope... nothings wrong with my Evo, it's just that those Seagate SSHD's are very fast as well.  When the computer is totally off... then we switch the PSU lever on, my SSD & my sons SSHD boot up in like 10 seconds.  They are both really fast with Windows 8.1.  The only thing I question about the SSHD is if it will last longer than the SSD. 

[GloriousPain]

The Flash wouldn't be accesible through software, it's used for caching frequent programs/files/etc.

Don't quote me on this, but I think it's something like 16gb

Older ones use 4 or 8GB newer ones generally use 8GB/1TB of HDD storage iirc.

[Marvzl1357]

Older ones use 4 or 8GB newer ones generally use 8GB/1TB of HDD storage iirc.

Yeah, seems about right.

I vaguely remembered 16gb cache for something. But also, it seems logical to have around 16gb if they actually intend to cache anything proper for a 2tb hdd. 

Then again, I haven't put much research into sshd's recently