SSD and HDD Combo Necesities?

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

Hi,

I'm looking to make an SSD + HDD combo to boot my OS (Win8) faster and handle (mostly) a huge load of FPS games and some small documents. BUT I'm trying to narrow it down for my budget. The maximum storage I think I'll ever need is:

Samsung 840 Pro 256GB ($210)
2TB Western Digital Caviar Black.($140)

Is there anything excessive? Anything I can remove?

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

both are fine choices

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

neon neophyte :

Em, I'm talking about both together? Not so good isn't it?

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

im talking about together.

Nada190 · Nov 10, 2013

WD Black is kind of overkill for a 2nd HDD but I'm going to use one for my build as well as a 2nd HDD too.

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

i wouldnt consider a WD black overkill for a 2nd drive. 128gb is very limited as an operational drive. a fast 2ndary drive allows you to put your downloads and torrent folders on the 2nd drive. having it be semi-fast is preferable.

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

neon neophyte :

Well, would you recommend them if I was on a budget? If not, what can I add/remove?

sdk · Nov 10, 2013

Actually the WD Black 2 TB kind of sucks. It will do 142 MB/s avarage writes where the 7200.14 will do 156 MB/s. Read is 113 mb/s vs 161 mb/s.

So go for the 7200.14, but make sure it is either 1 TB or 3 TB (those have the 1 GB platters).

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

neon neophyte :

If I used it mainly for my OS and some executables that I want to load instantly (probably for AAA FPS's), would 128GB be enough?

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

sdk :

So either WDB 1TB or 3TB huh? What about Seagate (barracuda)?

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

i use a 128gb SSD as my primary. i have to choose a handful of games im currently playing and uninstall all others. 256 is much more comfortable but 128 is managable

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

oh, you have 256. 256 is good. u should be fine.

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

neon neophyte :

But you have to admit, 120/128GB won't be as expensive as 256GB, correct? So you're saying that I can manage with a good build with 120/128GB? If yes, then it'll help me with my budget. Would 840 EVO be sufficient compared to 840 Pro?

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

it's managable, you will just be limited to 4 or 5 games at a time. 840 evo is a good SSD

Y0GI · Nov 10, 2013

sdk :

Xilo :

The "7200.14" IS a Seagate. Great drives and very fast. I love mine!

Yogi

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

Y0GI :

sdk :

Xilo :

The "7200.14" IS a Seagate. Great drives and very fast. I love mine!

Yogi

woops. Anyways, I've heard that Seagate has a lower lifespan or is more noisy in some reviews compared to the WD drive (which is why WD is more popular). Got anything to say or argue?

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

neon neophyte :

Approximately how many BF4's can fit (just for general reference)? If not, how many AAA FPS's can fit (i.e Far Cry 3)?

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

neon neophyte :

Meh. I'll be having 2 games on there probably. How much in GB will be left? I want to have less than 75% filled including the OS.

Y0GI · Nov 10, 2013

Xilo :

Y0GI :

woops. Anyways, I've heard that Seagate has a lower lifespan or is more noisy in some reviews compared to the WD drive (which is why WD is more popular). Got anything to say or argue?

My Seagate drive is VERY quiet. The fan in my PSU makes more noise than my Seagate. Lifespan is always debatable. I've only had mine for 4 months but: so far, so good!

Yogi

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

Y0GI :

Xilo :

My Seagate drive is VERY quiet. The fan in my PSU makes more noise than my Seagate. Lifespan is always debatable. I've only had mine for 4 months but: so far, so good!

Yogi

That sounds great, but people start to notice it die after 1 year, which is why I only mentioned WD Drives in this thread. I'm going to need more positive feedback to convince me.

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

too be fair, all hard drives have that problem.

i had 2 WD black 1tb. now i only have 1

Xilo · Nov 10, 2013

neon neophyte :

How long did that unfortunate HDD last? I ask because I'm also after reliability.

Most Bang/Buck Combo I can think of.

120 GB Samsung EVO SSD + Seagate 7200.14 1TB HDD

Is this sufficient, or do I need more Space?

neon neophyte · Nov 10, 2013

year and a half maybe. was still under warrenty but i didnt bother

Nada190 · Nov 10, 2013

Make sure you buy the newer WD Black with FZEX model number at the end. The older version is FAEX.

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