Reasons for SSD

[2_minute_n00dle5]

Is there any reason for me to switch from my hard drive to an SSD? Other than just speed.

[UnlimitedTMD]

no, maybe compactness, other than that... nothin' 

[desertcomputer]

Why switch? when you can add ssd as your OS/programs and use your HHD for your data/video etc. 

[Loleo]

It doesn't make any sounds and has a longer life span.

[2_minute_n00dle5]

1 minute ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

Why switch? when you can add ssd as your OS/programs and use your HHD for your data/video etc. 

Alright I may have worded this a little badly but my hard drive is very old so I'm scared it might stop working soon so I am wondering whether I should just go buy another hdd or get an SSD. 

[Basic]

1 minute ago, MrUnknownEMC said:

Why switch? when you can add ssd as your OS/programs and use your HHD for your data/video etc. 

 

I'd say that not a bad thing at all. I have recently starting working with OS on SDD and files on 7200 drive and its great. A huge noticeable difference and the speed is great

[ShadowCaptain]

2 minutes ago, 2_minute_n00dle5 said:

Alright I may have worded this a little badly but my hard drive is very old so I'm scared it might stop working soon so I am wondering whether I should just go buy another hdd or get an SSD. 

SSD all the way, the performance difference is HUGE

 

Though I still recommend HDDs for regular storage, as they are cheaper and easier to recover data from etc

Depends on your budget and needs

[zMeul]

30 minutes ago, Loleo said:

It doesn't make any sounds and has a longer life span.

 

 

[Captain_WD]

On 22.03.2016 г. at 11:58 AM, 2_minute_n00dle5 said:

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Hey there

 

A few pros and cons from me:

- SSDs offer far better access times and read/write speeds which results in extremely lower loading and boot times, faster transfer speeds and major improvements in the overall responsiveness of your system.

- SSDs don't have any moving parts which makes them emit less noise, heat and vibrations and are not as susceptible to physical damage such as drops, shaking and others. 

- SSDs are smaller in size and take up less space in the case, providing better overall airflow.

- SSDs have a limited write capacity and after reaching it they become read-only but that capacity is hardly reachable by regular users before other problems or upgrades occur. 

- Getting data from a failed SSD is extremely hard and this is the major advantage of HDDs over them.

- Price per GB is still too high for SSDs to be massively used for general storage. 

 

Post back if you have any questions

 

Captain_WD.