Black SSHD?

[Jahoppski]

Hello!

I'm looking to get a SSHD, specifically this one. However I'm wondering if there's a black alternative/variant of SSHD, so that it suits my setup (black and red), and still has around the same performance.

Thanks for any replies!

[AlwaysFSX]

Just Plastidip an SSD instead of buying something specific.

[ARikozuM]

Are you only going to play one game at a time?

[Jahoppski]

Just now, AlwaysFSX said:

Just Plastidip an SSD instead of buying something specific.

I would, but I'm more so focused on purchasing specifically for storage, and yet an SSHD is still very good performance wise with a lot of storage with it.

[Oshino Shinobu]

Simply put, no. You'd be better off just buying some black vinyl and covering it with that. HDDs (or SSHDs) aren't exactly made for their looks. The majority of people never see them once they're installed so manufacturers don't waste time making them look nice. 

[Jahoppski]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

Are you only going to play one game at a time?

I'll probably be playing more than one at a time. ESO, PUBG, ect.

[Jahoppski]

Just now, Oshino Shinobu said:

Simply put, no. You'd be better off just buying some black vinyl and covering it with that. HDDs (or SSHDs) aren't exactly made for their looks. The majority of people never see them once they're installed so manufacturers don't waste time making them look nice. 

Okay, that makes sense, thanks!

[ARikozuM]

Just now, Jahoppski said:

I'll probably be playing more than one at a time. ESO, PUBG, ect.

Just buy a regular HDD. The performance benefit of the SSHD comes from frequent use of files.

[Oshino Shinobu]

Just now, Jahoppski said:

I would, but I'm more so focused on purchasing specifically for storage, and yet an SSHD is still very good performance wise with a lot of storage with it.

It's good performance for a very small amount of data. SSHDs only really work well if you have a program or set of data that you access very frequently, or if you're constantly making small writes to the drive. Other than that, you're paying more for no extra performance. If you're buying it for mass storage, I would save the money and just go for an HDD. SSHDs aren't worth it except for in specific situations. 

[Jahoppski]

Just now, Oshino Shinobu said:

It's good performance for a very small amount of data. SSHDs only really work well if you have a program or set of data that you access very frequently, or if you're constantly making small writes to the drive. Other than that, you're paying more for no extra performance. If you're buying it for mass storage, I would save the money and just go for an HDD. SSHDs aren't worth it except for in specific situations. 

Okay, thanks very much!

[manikyath]

just wanna drop in that SSHDs are terrible value.

[Guest]

16 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

Just Plastidip an SSD instead of buying something specific.

Or, you know, buy a black SSD?  

 

(which you should be doing anyway *cough* samsung)

[Jahoppski]

1 minute ago, AUniqueName said:

Or, you know, buy a black SSD?  

 

(which you should be doing anyway *cough* samsung)

Just purchased one 5 minutes ago! 

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, Jahoppski said:

Just purchased one 5 minutes ago! 

w/o consulting us? what if it is a bad one? 

[Jahoppski]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

w/o consulting us? what if it is a bad one? 

I'm positive it's okay, as I have one already. This one specifically. Thanks for the concern! 

[Enderman]

You should either get a regular HDD, or spend a little more (or buy a smaller) SSD.

Don't get an SSHD.