Which SSD would you get?

[PeggersXtreme]

I'm trying to decide which SSD to get I originally was considering the Crucial MX300 but I read some tech site reviews and they weren't very impressive I've owned 850 evo's 250gb's for a year but want to get bigger drives so not sure which to get I have never owned a corsair ssd so don't know what they are like any others you recommend feel free to comment.

[MorganO]

5 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

I'm trying to decide which SSD to get I originally was considering the Crucial MX300 but I read some tech site reviews and they weren't very impressive I've owned 850 evo's 250gb's for a year but want to get bigger drives so not sure which to get I have never owned a corsair ssd so don't know what they are like any others you recommend feel free to comment.

850 evo non refrubished

[Rohime]

o none of the above

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For me it would depend on the motherboard support for M.2 and / or NVMe.

[PeggersXtreme]

Just now, KOMTechAndGaming said:

850 evo non refrubished

ever heard of Alza.co.uk?

[MorganO]

Just now, PeggersXtreme said:

ever heard of Alza.co.uk?

yes and only once

[Lyte Starr]

The Crucial MX300 are perfectly fine and preform very similarly to the evo 850. It's just not as impressive as the faster option that are on the market. 

 

http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-850-Evo-500GB-vs-Crucial-MX300-525GB/3477vs3643

[PeggersXtreme]

Just now, Rohime said:

o none of the above

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For me it would depend on the motherboard support for M.2 and / or NVMe.

I already have a m.2 Samsung S951 I think that's what it's called just wanted some extra ssd's for storage. I have played around with my storage a bit and sold one of my SSHD's

[Nashiwa]

Never get a refurbished SSD. You don't know for how long it's been used before you get it, and SSD are much less durable than HDDs as they have a limited number of write cycles. Always buy new.

[PeggersXtreme]

Just now, Nashiwa said:

Never get a refurbished SSD. You don't know for how long it's been used before you get it, and SSD are much less durable than HDDs as they have a limited number of write cycles. Always buy new.

yeah that was one of my concerns I will avoid that option then

 

[done12many2]

What's the warranty period on the refurbished Samsung Evo 850?  If it's the same as the new drive, definitely pick one of those up.  Samsung's SSD warranty is pretty top notch and they cover all of the shipping expenses both ways.  I had a SATA M.2 SSD go out on me once and they had it replaced by the end of the same week via mail.

[MorganO]

Just now, PeggersXtreme said:

yeah that was one of my concerns I will avoid that option then

 

get the 850 evo from i presume alza AND PAY WITH PAYPAL they have 7.3/10 but with a somewhat sketchy delivery

[PeggersXtreme]

Just now, done12many2 said:

What's the warranty period on the refurbished Samsung Evo 850?  If it's the same as the new drive, definitely pick one of those up.  Samsung's SSD warranty is pretty top notch and they cover all of the shipping expenses both ways.  I had a SATA M.2 SSD go out on me once and they had it replaced by the end of the same week via mail.

I just checked the warranty period isn't very good at all only 14 days

[done12many2]

10 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

I just checked the warranty period isn't very good at all only 14 days

 

Stick with the new one then.  Like I said, they are great with handling warranty issues.  I own A LOT of there SSDs and I've only ever had a problem with one.  I can't even say with certainty that it wasn't my fault. 

[Lyte Starr]

11 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

I just checked the warranty period isn't very good at all only 14 days

Yeah that kills the refurb option imo.

[PeggersXtreme]

Just now, Lyte Starr said:

Yeah that kills the refurb option imo.

yeah no way I would risk it

[PeggersXtreme]

3 minutes ago, Lyte Starr said:

Yeah that kills the refurb option imo.

I've found the Corsair Force LE for £110 but not sure how it will compare to 850 evo's will be using the drives for games mostly

[done12many2]

4 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

I've found the Corsair Force LE for £110 but not sure how it will compare to 850 evo's will be using the drives for games mostly

 

I think your polling results show a common trend.  

[Lyte Starr]

20 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

I already have a m.2 Samsung S951 I think that's what it's called just wanted some extra ssd's for storage. I have played around with my storage a bit and sold one of my SSHD's

If using for mostly storage/games you probably won't notice the difference between the MX300, Evo 850 or Corsair Force LE. Samsung 850 is the top performer of the bunch but usually a bit more expensive. 

 

2 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

I've found the Corsair Force LE but not sure how it will compare to 850 evo's will be using the drives for games mostly

http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-850-Evo-500GB-vs-Corsair-Force-LE-480GB/3477vsm41604

[PeggersXtreme]

1 minute ago, done12many2 said:

 

I think your polling results show a common trend.  

yeah tbh Samsung drives would be my first choice i'm just trying to decide if they will be much better for the actual extra cost how much space will a 500gb drive have on windows vs a 480gb isn't it actually slightly smaller than the advertised size?

 

[done12many2]

3 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

yeah tbh Samsung drives would be my first choice i'm just trying to decide if they will be much better for the actual extra cost 

 

I'm not sure what the difference amounts to in US dollars, but it can't be enough to make it such a tough decision.  Especially when I look at your signature.  

[Simon771]

850 evo all the way

[PeggersXtreme]

Just now, done12many2 said:

 

I'm not sure what the difference amounts to in US dollars, but it can't be enough to make it such a tough decision.  Especially when I look at your signature.  

yeah I built that pc when I was working for a Marketing company was made redundant though as the company got rid off a lot of staff so don't earn anywhere near as much now lol so cost has now become a factor to consider. It's about $50 difference between the Corsair and the Samsung 850 

[Lyte Starr]

9 minutes ago, PeggersXtreme said:

 slightly smaller than the advertised size?

 

Common misconception; 

10003

bytes = GB

- Gigabyte

10243

bytes = GiB -

Gigibyte

 

Edited October 24, 2016 by Lyte Starr
Edited for clairity

[done12many2]

1 minute ago, PeggersXtreme said:

yeah I built that pc when I was working for a Marketing company was made redundant though as the company got rid off a lot of staff so don't earn anywhere near as much now lol so cost has now become a factor to consider. It's about $50 difference between the Corsair and the Samsung 850 

 

Well, sorry to rub that one in bud.  

 

$50 is a pretty big difference.  You might be better off with the Corsair.  They are a solid company and stand behind their products well.

[PeggersXtreme]

2 minutes ago, Lyte Starr said:

Common misconception; 

10003

GB

- Gigabyte

10243

GiB -

Gigibyte

 

So the corsair one will be around 440gb within windows and the 500gb Samsung will be around 465gb?