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rushrage

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Hello everyone!

I'm trying to pick out a good cheap SSD. (Here's my build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1iU9c )

I was reccomended this SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

But I'm wondering if I could get a cheaper one with out loosing too much quality. Or maybe pay a little bit more to get a bigger one.

Thank you so much for all your help!!!
 
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Spend the $35 for the extra 8gb.
From what I know the Pro is faster and has a longer life span.
I think the Pro is worth the extra funds.
I'm stuck debating 128pro vs 250 nonpro currently.
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Would this one work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-MZ-7TD120BW-120GB-840-Series-2-5-SSD-/370858812444?pt=US_Solid_State_Drives&hash=item5658e8641c&_sid=2048038

It's not the pro version, but it's really cheap! What is the diference between the pro version and the non pro version? Is it just speed?

Is it worth an extra $40 for the pro version? ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-MZ-7PD128BW-128GB-840-Pro-Series-2-5-SSD-/370858812499?pt=US_Solid_State_Drives&hash=item5658e86453 )

Thank you so much!
 
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Spend the $35 for the extra 8gb.
From what I know the Pro is faster and has a longer life span.
I think the Pro is worth the extra funds.
I'm stuck debating 128pro vs 250 nonpro currently.
 
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The 840 Pro is faster and has a longer life span. It uses SLC instead of MLC which again is reliability. I currently have the 840 non pro mainly because it is still very fast compared to my old HDD, saved me about $50 at the time, and by the time it dies SSDs will be MUCH cheaper and faster/more reliable etc. Most people will say spend the extra money for the pro, I do agree for most cases but it really depends on your personal preference.
 
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Well, just about any SSD is going to be a magnitude faster than your standard disk harddrive, and in all actuality you'd probably have issues trying to differentiate real-world performance between SSDs.

The Samsung 840 Pro is a really good SSD that benchmarks well, and is considered very reliable (the scary thing about SSDs!) since it uses its own type of controller, as opposed to the dime-a-dozon SandForce. (I think there are only a couple other brands that use their own types of controllers; I know Crucial and OCZ are among them.) In other words, there is a reason you're paying that premium, and it's not just because it's a name brand.

I, personally, own a G.Skill Phoenix III (240gb), which uses a SandForce-type controller. I think it retails for around $180 bucks, but I managed to snag it for $150, which is part of the reason I got it other than I have and use G.skill memory. I have had it for about eight months now, with no complaints. I know I don't have a top-tier product, but my computer still boots up quick, along with any other application or game. I am just happy to have improved productivity.

But, uh, the core of my rig is about $550. You've almost spent thrice that. I think I would just go with the Samsung 840 Pro, but get a 256gb instead. (Will 128gb be enough for you?) An extra $70 bucks is a drop in the bucket.
 
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