Help finding an SSD to use as boot drive please

You'll need to get yourself a 3.5" to 2.5" drive bay adapter to mount the drive in.

There's a few SSDs which I always seem to be recommending - the Crucial M4, OCZ Vertex 4, Samsung 840 and the SanDisk Extreme. Any one of those drives would be good! I have the M4 myself, but I've owned the SanDisk Extreme in the past.

You want to get at least 120GB though. :)
 
fatbear5090 said:
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-256GB..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10TQV0B29X6DBZA1Z71Q

Would that be ok?
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Yes. That one is good.
This one is good also and has better specs. $169 if you can buy from here. Just sign up for eblast and use the promo for 30 off.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...22712-_-EMC-122712-Index-_-SSD-_-20239046-L0B

You don't have to use an adapter. You can use something like velcro or double sided sticky pad and put it in your case most anywhere you want.
 
Jumping on this thread with some potentially good deals for you, as well as a few questions of my own. First, the deals:

180GB Intel 520 Series for $130

256gb Crucial m4 for $160


And my questions:

a) My motherboard does not support SATA 6g/s. How much would that ruin the benefits of an SSD? Or specifically one of these drives?

b) The Intel 520 is regarded very highly, but the price per GB is not as good as the Crucial -- how come?

c) The Intel 520 is listed as a "laptop SSD". I assume it uses the same connectors however, so that would not be an issue? Is this the same size as a normal HD -- would I be able to mount it in my desktop without an issue?


Thanks!
 
I think that my computer is not Sata 3, would it be ok to use a sata 3 SSD or do I need to buy a Sata 2? Also, how can I confirm that my computer is Sata 2?
 
You can use a SATAIII - it will downgrade to SATAII speeds.

And you know if you have SATA if the connector looks like this:
hddinstall_sata2.jpg

All computers built within the last 6-8 years have SATA as a standard.
 
Sorry - I missed the 2 at the end. In any case, check your mobo manual/specs. That'll tell you.

My desktop has SATA II ports. The SSD I bought from newegg came with an adapter for free (combo deal). The drive goes on the adapter, which goes in a PCI-e slot. It gives me slightly better read/write speeds over using the SATA ports on the motherboard. Works better than I expected.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812161006
 
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If you don't have Sata 3 and you want it, there are add on cards for that too. But I like the adapter card idea better. You might be plenty happy with the speed from Sata 2 if thats what you have.
 
Can someone comment on the two drives I posted on the previous page? I fear those deals might be ending soon, if not already.

Would love some opinions.

Thanks.
 
Both the the crucial M4 drives and the intel drives are very reliable.
But IMO, the 256GB for $160 looks a very good deal.
 
voyagerfan99 said:
+1

Don't hijack another users thread. Cross-talk gets confusing.
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As I said in my original post, I offered two choices for the OP that would potentially help him. No intention to hi-jack. More people typically get upset when you start a thread so similar to another. Seems like a lose-lose situation.
 
Laquer Head said:
Every SSD I've ever bought has included an adapter plate.. I dont happen to need them with the 800D..

But yah,, OCZ, Corsair, Crucial, and Kingston SSD's have all had them..
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I just got a new M4 through the mail and it didn't have one, nor did my SanDisk SSD back when I had that.
 
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