120GB SSD enough?

[fababaa]

Is a 120/128GB SSD enough for just OS and other stuff (like Desktop stuff) enough? I would have a separate 1TB WD Caviar Blue for games and programs.

[Snickerzz]

yes, though 256GB drives have gotten really cheap, you can get a MX100 256GB ssd for $100-$110. I just bought it and switch from my 120GB 840

[Pugs501]

Get the SSD and a WD Black HDD.

[Excon]

Get the SSD and a WD Black HDD.

The Black really isnt worth it

[Clyne]

Yes, although i would spend more for a 256gb ssd because 128gb might not be enough.

[Enderman]

Yes but get a 250GB SSD if possible.

[Pugs501]

The Black really isnt worth it

Really...

Why not?

[fababaa]

Get the SSD and a WD Black HDD.

I'm trying to save, so the Black HDD would be over the budget

[ohJey]

I could fit my whole steam library and other games on a 256gb ssd

[Pugs501]

I'm trying to save, so the Black HDD would be over the budget

Oh ok then, whats the rest of your build?

PLEASE USE PcPartPicker.

[fababaa]

No. Get a normal hard drive like a seagate barracuda or WD blue and invest in a 250 or 500GB SSD.

Are hybrid HDD worth it? Would it be close to a SSD?

[Enderman]

Are hybrid HDD worth it? Would it be close to a SSD?

separate SSD+HDD is far better than a hybrid drive. Never buy a hybrid drive unless you need it in a laptop that only has 1 drive bay

[Excon]

Oh ok then, whats the rest of your build?

PLEASE USE PcPartPicker.

Wtf is with your obsession with people having to use PCPP? No body does it. Also the Black is a lot more  than the blue for a very minor increase in performance. Definitely not worth it

[WereCat]

Really...

Why not?

Because for the price of 1TB WD Black you can get 2TB Seagate Barracuda...

 

120GB SSD is enough for OS+few applications but 256GB will last you longer.

[LemonSpice]

Is a 120/128GB SSD enough for just OS and other stuff (like Desktop stuff) enough? I would have a separate 1TB WD Caviar Blue for games and programs.

yea but 256 is reccomended 128 is a little low as it gets filled up fast

[fababaa]

Oh ok then, whats the rest of your build?

PLEASE USE PcPartPicker.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($235.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.24 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($98.79 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Corsair Raptor HS40 7.1 Channel Headset  ($46.10 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1327.05

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 16:26 EDT-0400

 

I'm still trying to find a mouse and mechanical keyboard

[BigDan1190]

Its so damn nice to have your main games on SSD though for the speedy load times - I'd strongly recommend at least a 240-256GB SSD + standard HDD for storage.

[Pugs501]

Wtf is with your obsession with people having to use PCPP? No body does it. Also the Black is a lot more  than the blue for a very minor increase in performance. Definitely not worth it

Why not, It makes it easier to find parts that are compatible?  And ok then about the WD Black.

[RelentlessAF]

Really...

Why not?

A black really only helps if you have no SSD since they are high preforming mechanical drives. If you are planning to use an SSD and the HDD is just for programs and files the added speed will be negligible and not worth the extra cost.

[Excon]

Why not, It makes it easier to find parts that are compatible?  And ok then about the WD Black.

You need PCPP to tell you which parts are compatible? 

[Pugs501]

You need PCPP to tell you which parts are compatible? 

It saves me time, also I have ADHD and I rapidly read/write, so if I have a website to tell me if they fit or not will help me out in the long run

[fababaa]

Its so damn nice to have your main games on SSD though for the speedy load times - I'd strongly recommend at least a 240-256GB SSD + standard HDD for storage.

Yeah I heard that, for example, BF4 was a game that would benefit from a SSD

Maybe I should save a little more

[DeViLzzz]

For a basic pc for surfing and spreadsheet work and other basic stuff yes 120 GB SSD should be enough.

[fababaa]

For a basic pc for surfing and spreadsheet work and other basic stuff yes 120 GB SSD should be enough.

I would use the SSD just for OS and basic programs, but the overall build would be used on gaming, light video editing and 3d rendering and a bit of coding

[R3DOPS]

i have an 120 gb SSD and a 500GB hard drive just the ssd is not enough but get another hard drive will do good  from 1tb to 500 gb depending if you doing allot of video editing