Is this SSD a good purchase?

[GuitarBro]

Hello, everyone!

 

I consider myself reasonably knowledgeable about PC parts (for the most part), though I know there is still much I don't know. However, while browsing some deals on various parts I found this offer on Newegg Flash. In case the link goes bad, I'll put the information here as well:

 

The SSD in particular is a 90GB refurbished Corsair Force Series 3 (model number CSSD-F90GB3/RF2) which is currently being sold for $34.99 USD.

 

Now, I love the performance of solid state drives (I have a small one for Windows to boot from), however I don't have tons of money to spend. There is technically nothing wrong with my storage system right now as my 2TB HDD should last me for quite a while, though I know it's performance as it fills up will diminish significantly. Since I create a lot of content, when I saw this I got excited because, for such a small price, I could at least keep some programs on a SSD so even when my HDD fills up, my workflow won't slow down (as much).

 

But then comes the catch: it is a refurbished drive with only a 30 day warranty. Is it worth paying $35 for? Is there a high chance of me wasting that money completely if it fails in 31+ days (how likely is it that it would fail before I could get good use out of it)? I am basically asking if anyone know a reason why, for $35, this would be a bad purchase.

 

Also, I apologize in advance if this is not the place or way to post this kind of question. I only just recently joined the forums and know there are many helpful users on here so I figured it was worth a shot to get a few more opinions on this possible purchase. 

[Tro]

I would personally buy a brand new one, i kinda hate second hand stuff

Also, 90gb is veeerrrrry small, 120 is okay-ish so you can atleast dump some more programs/games on it. 

[Schtoo]

Yeah, I suggest you get a 120GB just so you can have programs and a few games on it  (like Tro said above).

[Boatiy]

If this is your first time with an SSD I highly suggest you get a 240GB Crucial m500

 

I have one in my laptop to replace my HDD and its awesome.

 

JAGESHERMAST

[Boatiy]

Or at least a 120GB 90 is way too small

JAGESHERMAST

[Enderman]

120GB minimum

never buy a used/refurbished SSD

[LarsReviews]

you don't know what was done to the drive. Don't do it. 

[GuitarBro]

If this is your first time with an SSD I highly suggest you get a 240GB Crucial m500

 

I have one in my laptop to replace my HDD and its awesome.

 

JAGESHERMAST

This is not my first time with a solid state, I have one as my primary drive.

 

you don't know what was done to the drive. Don't do it. 

That's a good point.

[Sauron]

With new 120gb ssds starting at about 70$, you're better off getting one of those. Hell, I've seen kingston's v300 ssds go lower than 60 (I know they don't perform as advertised, but still, for that price they're not so bad an they're better than the refurbed one)

[GuitarBro]

First of all, thank you for all the responses so far. I'm glad that people have taken the time to reply to my question.

 

Second, I would like to make it clear that the only reason I ask this is because of how dirt cheap it is. I know there are many better options, but what I want to know is if this is a bad option considering the $35 price tag.

 

EDIT:

I also want to make it clear that this is not intended to be a primary drive! I already have 2 others!

[Dimwitted]

But what are you going to use it for? It's small and, being an older drive, the performance is no where near what the newer, more modern drives are. I know... $35. Ok for an experiment I guess but not something I'd rely on.

[hojnikb]

Seeing how these drives had issues when they first came out (lots of DOA, recall was also made if im not mistaken),  sandforce itself (lots of potential issues here) and very slow async nand (good for only 200MB/s read and maybe 70MB/S write) i think you're throwing your 35 bucks away. Just save up a little and get a decent 120-240gb. Crucial has really great value drives nowdays..