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    Which SSD to buy

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by varunmehta, Feb 13, 2010.

  1. varunmehta

    varunmehta Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am considering buying a SSD for my Asus G50VT-X6. Since it already has a 320GB HDD which is more than enough for data, the SSD will only need to store the OS and a few programs so 40-60 GB would be more than enough for me.

    I was considering the Intel X25-V 40GB for $130 but for the same price (after rebates) I can get the OCZ Agility 60GB.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227461

    Feedback from anyone who has used the drive would be great as would suggestions for other drives. My budget is no more than $150.
     
    varunmehta, Feb 13, 2010
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    My first choice would be the 80GB or 160GB X25-M, but seeing that that's way, way over $150, I think the 60GB Agility is a better buy than the 40GB X25-V given the pricing situation.
     
    Commander Wolf, Feb 13, 2010
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    This. They may be pricey, but they are well worth it, particularly if you have Windows 7.
     
    Amnesiac, Feb 13, 2010
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    If you buy a 40GB, I believe you should only use 30GB (?) for good performance. That's not a lot for Windows 7 and programs.

    I'm not sure if it's 30GB or more though.
     
    Phil, Feb 13, 2010
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    Ur better off getting the SSD Nando recommended...the 40GB intel one has horrible write performance or something....
     
    sean473, Feb 13, 2010
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    The Torx are fine Indillix drives, but I think that particular one is out of his price range

    The Intel G1 at that price is pretty good. I know nothing about Tony Trim, but by now the Intel is pretty resistant to performance degradation so I wouldnt worry about it.
     
    LaptopGun, Feb 14, 2010
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    Does the write performance even matter that much on an OS drive?

    I checked out the drive recommended by nando4. Just to clarify, the 1.8" SSD is by Intel and only the 2.5" adapter is made by anther company?
     
    varunmehta, Feb 14, 2010
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    Rule of thumb is 80%, I think. So 32GB, technically.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Feb 14, 2010
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    For installing it matters a lot.

    For applications like Firefox random write performance does matter, but I expect the Intel 40GB will write fast enough for that.
     
    Phil, Feb 14, 2010
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