Is this SSD still worth it?!?

[OMGITSAMACGAMER]

So my pc doesn't take too long booting from a hdd but it takes forever to actually open/launch applications...

I only have $38 which is enough for the kingston a400 120gb ssd but my question is whether its still worth it in 2018(ill only be using it for OS and my IMPORTANT apps).

(i'd rather not have to wait to save up and i can only get it from stores near me)

BTW 120gb is enough for my usecase but is it still fast and all that etc.

THX

[Supportsneedlove]

Regular going price on Amazon is around 30 bucks. The A400 is still a great budget SSD. 

[PlayStation 2]

Even the budget SSDs far outpace any hard drive out there in application loading.

I have a 240GB A400 and it was worth the $49 I paid for it back a month or so ago.

[GoldenLag]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mtkj4D/tcsunbow-x3-120gb-25-solid-state-drive-x3-120gb

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ZY97YJ/inland-professional-120gb-25-solid-state-drive-349381

 

You can grab one of the above for cheaper.

[OMGITSAMACGAMER]

ok thx, so ill definately get it but my fam has trust issues with using credit cards online

 

THX anyways

[Chronified]

As someone running one of their MUCH slower 240GB V300 drives, I say go for it!

 

Even my drive that's only about 60% as fast is god-tier compared to HDD storage for a boot disk. 

 

120GB SSD storage is great for expand-ability in the future if you've got the HDD storage to go along with it.

Have a backup of your C drive to your HDD regularly, once you feel the need for more than 120GB and/or can afford another $35 drive, create a raid.0 array and restore your backup to it. Each time you run out of solid storage, add another 120GB drive, increasing both space AND speed ++ friendly on your wallet. 

 

I've got the same upgrade path planned for my 240GB SSD since I can afford about 50-70$ of storage at a time.

 

[OMGITSAMACGAMER]

Im just wondering, does the a400 have dram?

 

I just watched a video about dram-less ssd's from techquickie and im just wondering as it doesn't really say on the website.

[Pixel5]

id say SSDs are always worth it but from experience i would recommend to save a little more and get a 250GB model.

 

i started with a smaller one thinking it will be enough but keep in mind that windows alone always fills one third of that drive.

[OMGITSAMACGAMER]

yeah i figured but its been getting to me how long it takes when i load into windows.

Booting only takes like 30-35 seconds but background apps and all of that stuff take forever to load.

 

All that'll be on it will be windows and discord,steam msi afterburner etc.

[Mello]

I'd go with an A400 240GB

[OMGITSAMACGAMER]

Thx all of you but i've made my decision and im picking up the A400 120gb tomorrow

Thx all of u