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    Which SSD should I buy?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Nathand, Mar 17, 2012.

  1. Nathand

    Nathand Notebook Consultant

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    My computer is running slow as heck and I think it might be my HD going bad. In any case, I'd like to get a SSD for my Gateway P-6860FX laptop. I have around maybe 60-70GB of files, so I'm thinking a 128GB drive might be about the right size. I found this drive on sale on Newegg:

    Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III

    Do you think I should get that one, or do you have any other suggestions? Budget is ~$170.

    Thanks :)
     
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  2. NotebookNeophyte

    NotebookNeophyte Notebook Evangelist

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    There are several great SSDs out now in that price range...one of them being the Crucial M4....I think it's a great choice for you....others that are great both performance and reliability wise would be the Samsung 830 or Intel drives...although they may be just out of your price range....check em out!
     
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