16Gb SSD as boot drive?

[kfs65]

So I was thinking of buying http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kingston-RBU-SNS4151S3-16GD-16GB-M-2-Solid-State-SSD-for-Chromebook-/142252387082?hash=item211ee72b0a:g:UIkAAOSwt5hYgmVq

but wasn't sure how fast it would be booting up windows 10 64 bit. I'm using a z170 motherboard. Right now I'm using https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FQH7MQ2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 

would the 16gb ssd be noticeably faster?

[LienusLateTips]

I think it would be way too small. Also, be aware of fake flash on eBay. Also, its for chromebooks.

[kfs65]

I'm really just looking for a cheap m.2 ssd that I can use as a windows 10 boot drive, so recommendations are very welcome.

[kfs65]

1 minute ago, JDE said:

I think it would be way too small. Also, be aware of fake flash on eBay. Also, its for chromebooks.

Keep in mind this drive would be used only to store windows on, nothing else.

[iRileyx]

64-bit windows 10 requires 20gb space so you won't fit it on a 16gb ssd.

 

[GDRRiley]

windows like at least 32gb but 120 is the sweet spot.  https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820242399 referb drives can be had for about 35

Edited March 26, 2017 by GDRRiley

[kfs65]

1 minute ago, RKRiley said:

64-bit windows 10 requires 20gb space so you won't fit it on a 16gb ssd.

 

crap my bad. Any cheap recommendations?

 

[kfs65]

4 minutes ago, RKRiley said:

64-bit windows 10 requires 20gb space so you won't fit it on a 16gb ssd.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LITE-ON-IT-Technology-Corp-M-2-2242-32GB-SSD-07FM7R-CS1-SP32-11-/322198699219?hash=item4b0489fcd3:g:iwcAAOSw9eVXXqlE

what about this

 

[Princess Luna]

4 minutes ago, kfs65 said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LITE-ON-IT-Technology-Corp-M-2-2242-32GB-SSD-07FM7R-CS1-SP32-11-/322198699219?hash=item4b0489fcd3:g:iwcAAOSw9eVXXqlE

what about this

 

You don't really need it to be M2, sata 3 are enough for normal users and cost less.

[m0k]

14 minutes ago, kfs65 said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LITE-ON-IT-Technology-Corp-M-2-2242-32GB-SSD-07FM7R-CS1-SP32-11-/322198699219?hash=item4b0489fcd3:g:iwcAAOSw9eVXXqlE

what about this

 

 

9 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

You don't really need it to be M2, sata 3 are enough for normal users and cost less.

these drives he keeps posting are already running on Sata, im not sure why OP wants the m.2 form factor if its running on sata anyways.

I would  also recommend literally any 2.5inch SSD instead

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

15 minutes ago, kfs65 said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LITE-ON-IT-Technology-Corp-M-2-2242-32GB-SSD-07FM7R-CS1-SP32-11-/322198699219?hash=item4b0489fcd3:g:iwcAAOSw9eVXXqlE

what about this

 

What's your budget?

[CircusClown277]

I don't have a whole lot of experience, but judging by the size of Windows and the price point you are looking for, I would recommend something in the realm of a 64GB SSD from SanDisk.

[Guest]

13 hours ago, kfs65 said:

Keep in mind this drive would be used only to store windows on, nothing else.

You also have to remember that some programs do not allow you to change the install location meaning that they are forced onto your OS drive. So it is best to have some headroom for situations like that.