Jump to content

Is An SSD Worth It?

thatpcguy
 Share
Posted

GET IT! you ll thank me now and later, and for the rest of the time since once you go SSD, you cant go back

Hey there. You are looking mighty fine today, have my virtual cookie!  :ph34r:

MY RIG: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/34911-my-setup-gold-ghetto-gg-lots-of-pictures/#entry446883

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524029
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'd get a 256 gig and install your OS/mostly used applications on it and use the 1TB black for storage.

 

In terms of speed, my Windows 7 Prof. installation from post to desktop (with password and plenty of startup applications, on a Crucial M4) is around 8-12 seconds. It's mega worth it. 

 

:)

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524035
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Yes.

"It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brain falls out." - Carl Sagan.

"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you" - Edward I. Koch

"I didn't die! I performed a tactical reset!" - Apollolol

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524044
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

DO IT.

CPU: 5930K @ 4.5GHz | GPU: Zotac GTX 980Ti AMP! Extreme edition @ 1503MHz/7400MHz | RAM: 16GB Corsair Dom Plat @ 2667MHz CAS 13 | Motherboard: Asus X99 Sabertooth | Boot Drive: 400GB Intel 750 Series NVMe SSD | PSU: Corsair HX1000i | Monitor: Dell U2713HM 1440p monitor

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524061
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I held off on buying an SSD for a long time but now I will never go back to running my primary system's OS on a mechanical drive.  Boot speed with Windows 8 from post to usability is 9 seconds for me and I don't have one of the fastest drives.

"The doctors X-rayed my head and found nothing."  - Dizzy Dean

 

i7-4770K, ASUS Z87 Gryphon, EVGA GTX 780 Ti, 16 GB Kingston Fury RAM, Crucial M500 240 GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda, Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, Seasonic 760W PSU, Asus BD, Phanteks Evlolv mATX (Gunmetal).

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524136
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

i was always wondering the same but i just spent a lot on my first pc

 

plus i dont want one thats just 256GB :\ ... anyways when the time comes where 1TBs arent that expensive i will jump on board

It will be a few years till 1tb ssd's aren't that expensive. 

hello

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524171
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

i would pick up a ssd instead of a better cpu it makes that much diffrence ;)

He is the hero this forum deserves but not the one it needs right now.So we'll hunt him because he can take it because he is not our hero he is a silent guardian 


a watchful protector A Dark Knight

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524174
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

SSD prices are dropping fast. A GB is already less than a $, but I still consider them a luxury, cause I can't afford them. If you can though you should definitely get one.

"Save the cheerleader, save the world" - Hiro Nakamura


 


The hero LinusTechTips forum deserves, but not the one it needs.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524188
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

GET IT! you ll thank me now and later, and for the rest of the time since once you go SSD, you cant go back

this is exactly the reason i refuse to use them.

I work as an ICT at a school. with slwo computers.

I have enough issues going from my PC to the old dells. any faster at home and I'll literally cry when at work!

Edit: actually i am considering buying a msata for caching :P

Rig 1 CPU: 3570K Motherboard: V Gene GPU: Power Color r9 280x at 1.35GHZ  RAM: 16 GB 1600mhz PSU: Cougar CMX 700W Storage: 1x Plexor M5S 256GB 1x 1TB HDD 1x 3TB GREEN HDD Case: Coolermaster HAFXB Cooling: Intel Watercooler
"My day so far, I've fixed 4 computers and caught a dog. Australian Tech Industry is weird."

"It's bent so far to the right, It's a hook."

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524234
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'm in the same boat,

 

I'm running raid 0 2x700GB samsung hdds and I'm pretty happy with them,

 

But i have been deliberating getting a kingston hyperx 3k for a little while, but the price is really putting me off, has i don't have a lot of money to spend, and i think to myself,

 

"do i really need my PC to boot a few seconds faster? and do i need that extra 3 seconds its going to take to open an application?"

 

If the drives where bigger eg (500gb, for around 100quid) it would be a no brainer, but £80 for 120gb, i dunno guys, doesn't seem like great value to me.

 

I think i may end up raiding 3x2tb seagate drives instead, i know it won't be as fast but 6tb running at fair old rate with Raid, seems better value to me

----Ryzen R9 5900X----X570 Aorus elite----Vetroo V5----240GB Kingston HyperX 3k----Samsung 250GB EVO840----512GB Kingston Nvme----3TB Seagate----4TB Western Digital Green----8TB Seagate----32GB Patriot Viper 4 3200Mhz CL 16 ----Power Color Red dragon 5700XT----Fractal Design R4 Black Pearl ----Corsair RM850w----

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524240
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Guys thanks for the replies, it is time I upgrade my hard drive I mean you want to see specs and wonder why I ain't got no SSD in it yet.

 

My specs are:  Processor: AMD FX-8350 Piledriver 4.0 GHz standard clock speed 8 core processor.


Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3

Memory: 32GB G-Skill RipjawsX Ram (8GB modules)

Graphics Card: Asus AMD Radeon 7870

Hard Drives: 1TB WD Caviar Black

Case: Corsair Carbide 400R.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/40488-is-an-ssd-worth-it/#findComment-524245
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Storage Devices

×