Need more space, choices?

[DennisReneHolm]

Hi.

 

My first SSD, was a Intel 80 GB for my laptop which cost about 2.400 kr ( 340 $ ) when i bought it, jesus:P

However, ever since my first SSD, i knew that was the way to go.

 

Later i bought a 120 GB SSD for my gamer PC.

Now later, i would like more space for games, and i'm not sure what is the best way to go.

 

I currently got a SSD and a HDD.

 

OCZ Vertex3 120 GB

Western Digital Blue 500 GB

 

For some games, i really don't care / can't see the difference if it is running on either the SSD or the HDD, but in some games, i can.

 

If i do a proper cleaning of the programs i need etc. i have 70 GB available on my SSD, that is not enough for GTA 5 which i'm looking forward to.

 

So i'm thinking i got 3 choices.

 

Buy another SSD, same size as my currently and run it in RAID 0

Buy 2 smaller SSD's and run them in RAID 0.

Buy a bigger SSD, not using RAID.

 

Is it a bad idea to buy a new different SSD and run it in RAID 0 with my current Vertex 3?

 

 

I fully know the "risk" of running RAID 0, and it's not a problem.

I have no important/sensitive files on my PC, it's all on my server with daily backups.

 

 

 

 

[Guest OfficialBen]

I suggest buying 1 big SSD and spending the extra money. It is just easier to have 1 and it is simpler.

There is always an option to buy like a 6TB Hard Drive and be set for a while but it wont be as fast.

[Sakkura]

Just buy an SSD that's as large as you can afford, and don't bother with RAID0. Running two SSDs as separate logical drives is fine.

[zonahbear]

Buy a new large SSD and then use your old one for another computer or something

[Cwazywazy]

Ugh. I really dislike old Vertexes. I have a Vertex II 50GB in my laptop. Sub-40MB/s write speeds..

 

I'm quite happy with my drive setup. 240GB SSD for OS and programs, 500GB HDD for games, and another 500GB for videos and backups and stuff. I recommend you just buy a 240/256GB SSD when you see a good one on sale for under $100 US. (Dunno how different prices are wherever you are, but under $100 is good for a quality 240/256.)

[DennisReneHolm]

Why avoid raid 0?
Does it affect the performance in a bad way when handling ssds?

[Sakkura]

There's no noticeable real-world benefit from setting SSDs up in RAID0.

[DennisReneHolm]

Okay, single SSD it is then.

Is Samsung 850 evo a good choice ?

[Griffscavern]

Yes the 850 evo is a great choice.