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    If I get a xps16, should I get a 500GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive or a 256 GB SSD?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Ryu Hadoken, Jul 5, 2009.

  1. Ryu Hadoken

    Ryu Hadoken Notebook Consultant

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    I already posted this in the "what notebook should I buy?" forum however, I apologize, and I realize it belongs here.

    What is most important for me which ever one causes less heat.
     
    Ryu Hadoken, Jul 5, 2009
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    If you want to sacrifice speed for capacity 500 Gb, but if you want a less capacity, less heat, and more speed, go with the SSD.

    I would. 256 GB is plenty for me.
     
    bassflow, Jul 5, 2009
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    Dell sells the Samsung 256 MB SSD at a fairly discounted price. If you can afford it, go for it.
     
    5150Joker, Jul 5, 2009
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    This pretty much comes down to how much you are willing to pay - the SSD is obviously better.
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 5, 2009
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    Personally, I'd go for the 256GB SSD. You'll have much faster loading times, quicker responses, and if you're gaming a lot less waiting around for loading. For storage you can always get a really cheap external - meaning you have the capacity there for files, and use your SSD for programs and the OS for fantastic speeds =-D
     
    Eambo, Jul 5, 2009
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    yeah that's a good idea, but it all sums up to what you can afford. I have a 320 GB 7200RPM HDD, and it runs really fast, but i finish up the space in little time, because im into video editing.. so any less than 300 GB is a no-go for me, but 256 is more than enough for any normal user, enough for some movies, music and games :D
     
    Koer, Jul 5, 2009
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  7. Skraeling

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    I went with the 500gb personally, I tend to download a LOT of video stuff and ive used 345gb of my 596gb on my desktop.
     
    Skraeling, Jul 5, 2009
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    I chose to not get the 256GB SSD and instead got: X25-M 80GB for OS & APPs, 500GB external for Storage. This seems like the best possible setup for the fastest SSD system with a lot of storage.
     
    QuadAllegory, Jul 6, 2009
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    The samsung 256 is quite a bit faster than the x25-m.....
     
    sleey0, Jul 6, 2009
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    In some areas it is, such as write speed. In others, I think the X25-M performs better. I just figured 500GB space plus (generally considered) the best SSD on the market was a good combo.

    I also think the OCZ Summit with Samsung controller 60GB would be a great OS/APP drive.

    I've seen some people post about their 256GB SSD's from Dell slowing down big time after a while. Hopefully, the X25-M's firmware is better and the OCZ Summit has TRIM support.
     
    QuadAllegory, Jul 6, 2009
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  11. Skraeling

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    go check anandtech.coms ' SSD anthology, it gives a great overview of the drives.
     
    Skraeling, Jul 6, 2009
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