Used SSD

[Ques2.0]

Is it a bad idea to buy a used SSD? I built a gaming pc April 2017, using a WD Blue 1TB hard drive and it is making ticking noises like it’s going to fail. I don’t have lots of money to spare and don’t want to go back with a HDD? Any ideas? 

[LHJKO]

if your gaming your gonna need a hdd unlees your getting a 1tb ssd

[kb5zue]

From what I see at Newegg, you can get a decent size SSD at a good cost right now.  The link below can give you a place to start.

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&IsNodeId=1&N=100011693 600038463 601286601

 

[SiameseD]

SSD's that are going to be large enough capacity for your gaming needs are going to be expensive, used or not, but, if you are looking for a boot drive to put just a couple of the main games you play and important programs, you shouldnt need to spend more than 100-125 bucks on a new SSD.

[SiameseD]

Also, what is your budget?

 

[Ques2.0]

1 minute ago, Vernw3 said:

if your gaming your gonna need a hdd unlees your getting a 1tb ssd

I currently stopped gaming due to the fact I had to move to satellite internet, now I’m just using it for normal use and Running some OS in virtual machines ( Oracle VBox) my current disk space used is 41 Gigabytes 

[Ques2.0]

1 minute ago, FuckinBuckin said:

Also, what is your budget?

 

My budget was around $55.00 to $60.00 

[SiameseD]

Okay, if you don't need mass storage, and want an SSD on the cheap, used isn't a terrible option. Just verify that it isn't too old, and that it was manufactured by a reputable brand, and you should be good to go.

 

[rukspuks]

Get an Intel 180/240GB SSD from 2013. They are available in lots.

[Ques2.0]

11 minutes ago, rukspuks said:

Get an Intel 180/240GB SSD from 2013. They are available in lots.

On eBay I see a Intel SSD Pro 1500 Series 180GB 2.5" SSDSC2BF180A4H for $51.00 

[rukspuks]

1 hour ago, Ques2.0 said:

On eBay I see a Intel SSD Pro 1500 Series 180GB 2.5" SSDSC2BF180A4H for $51.00 

yes, they work well. 

[rukspuks]

2 minutes ago, rukspuks said:

yes, they work well. 

$46

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-SSD-Pro-1500-Series-180GB-2-5-SSD-Solid-State-Drive/263433482899?epid=1440411463&hash=item3d55dbf293:g:z94AAOSw4EhaU5Hm