I need to upgrade my SSD and I'm 50/50 torn between the 840 EVO 1TB and the new 850 PRO 1TB. The 850 is a lot more expensive, but I'm more concerned about getting a hard drive that can handle my workload. If that means spending extra on a better hard drive, it has to be that way.
Can anyone provide direction as to which would be better?
I talked to someone at an Electronics/Computer store and he told me that the main difference is that the chips are better quality in the Pro and there's a 5yr warranty, vs. a 3yr with the Evo. However, as far as performance, I'm told there isn't a noticeable difference. At least not one that would justify spending $200 more. That also seems to be the consensus online, but people are throwing out read/write speeds and benchmark specs and unfortunately, I don't know what any of that means.
Basically, I need the SSD to handle the Adobe programs. I'm constantly in Photoshop. I also spend time in Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash...soon After Effects as well. Sometimes I have to have multiple Adobe programs open at once. I also occasionally use a program called Camtasia where I'm recording things on my screen and creating videos. A video I did recently had the finished file as only 3.6 GB, but the Camtasia file was 50 GB. Use of Camtasia is rare. I do Graphic Design, Web Design and am starting to get into web animation. I want to be sure my hard drive can handle all of this.
I would love to go with the cheaper one, if possible, but my final decision will be based on the one that can handle my workload better.
Can anyone provide direction as to which would be better?
I talked to someone at an Electronics/Computer store and he told me that the main difference is that the chips are better quality in the Pro and there's a 5yr warranty, vs. a 3yr with the Evo. However, as far as performance, I'm told there isn't a noticeable difference. At least not one that would justify spending $200 more. That also seems to be the consensus online, but people are throwing out read/write speeds and benchmark specs and unfortunately, I don't know what any of that means.
Basically, I need the SSD to handle the Adobe programs. I'm constantly in Photoshop. I also spend time in Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash...soon After Effects as well. Sometimes I have to have multiple Adobe programs open at once. I also occasionally use a program called Camtasia where I'm recording things on my screen and creating videos. A video I did recently had the finished file as only 3.6 GB, but the Camtasia file was 50 GB. Use of Camtasia is rare. I do Graphic Design, Web Design and am starting to get into web animation. I want to be sure my hard drive can handle all of this.
I would love to go with the cheaper one, if possible, but my final decision will be based on the one that can handle my workload better.