SSD for gaming pc build

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Toby D

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Hello, I'm building a gaming pc and have decided that I need a SSD. At the moment I'm actually under my initial budget so I'm willing to spend a bit more money to get myself a high end SSD with around 400-500 gb. I'm not too picky on the memory just as long as it's over 400 gb. Also I believe I needs to support TRIM. This computer is going to be almost solely for gaming. Which SSD would you recommend for me?
 
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Thanks guys, I've decided to go for the 840 pro. This is my first build so is there any advice you can give me in regard to installing the SSD? Will I need to buy a bracket or cables or anything like that?
 
what case are you using? that will determine what you need to do to install it.

And make sure that you unplug the HDD (assuming you have one to match the SSD. If not, then get one) before installing windows. This makes sure that your pagefile is on the SSD (though with enough memory and a stable system, you can run without pagefile on. That is what I do).
 
That case does not appear to be that great. Which in itself is strange, as NZXT generally makes decent products.
If you use that case, from the looks of it, you are going to need a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter bracket to make it work.
 
Go with a Cooler Master Storm Scout or CM 690 II. They both are super easy to work in, have plenty of HDD bays and one special just for SSD's :)

Eric
 
I took a look at your other posts and I have a couple questions I think are pertinent.

Besides os/programs are you now going to put all your games on the ssd?
Even if you are - perhaps a smaller one for what could benifit from the extra speed and more 1500 budget friendly. As a matter of fact, unless the budget has gone up that money would be better spent elswhere first. Then think about ssd/case.

Has the budget gone up? What is it?
Can you post links to your other componenets?

Thanks
 
Your best bet is to get two drives rather than one. It will cost roughly the same for 2x240GB drives as it will for 1x480GB drive, but you can put the two drives in RAID0 and essentially get a huge boost in storage performance for near enough 0 extra cost.

More important though is what Benny asked, what is the rest of your system? There is no point dropping a lot of money on a large SSD, or a large SSD RAID array, if the rest of your system is going to give sub-standard performance for the price tag
 
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