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    Best SSD for under $150

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shermantank92, May 17, 2011.

  1. shermantank92

    shermantank92 Notebook Geek

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    What is the best SSD that I can purchase for under $150? I am looking especially at something with SATA III capabilities.
    I have looked at the crucial m4 and samsung 470

    Right now there is a deal on newegg for a Vertex 2 60gb for 89.99, is that a good deal?
     
    shermantank92, May 17, 2011
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    No, I'm pretty sure the Vertex 2 is not SATA III. But it doesn't matter if your laptop doesn't support SATA III speeds. Do you have one of the newer SB processors?

    If so, then I suggest going for the 64GB m4. Also, the Samsung 470 is not SATA III.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, May 18, 2011
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    shermantank92 Notebook Geek

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    Yeah I have a new M17x r3 with an i7 6730? processor. Ill look into the m4 :)
     
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    .....Umm...there is no i7 6730 processor. It sounds like you have the 2630QM or the 2720QM.

    Either ways, both are SATA III so you're all set. Happy hunting.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
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    shermantank92 Notebook Geek

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    haha youre right, i've been looking at so many specs lately im getting them all confused. Its the 2630QM. Also, I found a 64gb m4 on buy.com for under $120..should I pull the trigger?
     
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    Don't only listen to me :) Do a little bit of research and find out what others think.

    Mr. Mysterious
     
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    Yes pull the trigger on the M4 64GB. There's nothing better in that price range..

    Well unless you need higher sequential write speeds then the Samsung 470 is better.
     
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    I would go with Crucial M4 also, a friend just bought one and loving it, no issues for him, here some benchmarks he ran on AMD desktop setup,

    [​IMG]
     
    Abula, May 18, 2011
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