Looking for a new SSD! Silicon Power S60 240gb?

Trent Tschida · Oct 5, 2014

Hello! How are you today!

I have been in the process of upgrading my second computer slowly. First the ram, then the gpu/psu, and now I'm on to getting a SSD and use the old HDD as storage on the computer.

I've been trying to get get the best bang for buck but want to check a few things first.

First, (semi off topic) my optical dvd drive is non function. I could just replace the optical drive with the SSD because my DVD Drive runs off SATA. Yes?

Second, I have narrowed it down to a few choices as this is not going to be a main computer, and my budget is 110 dollars (Amazon Gift Cards).

I like the following the SSDs

PNY - 120gb
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-120GB-6Gbps-2-5-Inch-SSD9SC120GMDF-RB/dp/B007WT9SU0/ref=sr_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412547247&sr=1-8

Intel 120gb
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Solid-State-Drive-2-5-Inch-height/dp/B006VCP7NQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412547938&sr=1-3

Kingston 120gb
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-2-5-Inch-SV300S37A-120G/dp/B00A1ZTZOG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412547974&sr=1-1

Samsung 120gb
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-7TE120BW/dp/B00E3W15P0/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1412548014&sr=1-2

and finally

Silicon Power 240gb
http://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Cycle-Toggle-Internal/dp/B009GG07KW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1412548067&sr=1-1&keywords=silicon+power+s60

I really like the Silicon power is its only $99 for 240gb, and every website I've checked they've had great, but limited, reviews. Does anyone have any insight?

Thanks so much for all the help in advanced!

rmark45matsu · Oct 5, 2014

I would go with the Silicon Power one, not really a known brand but if it was bad the reviews would say so, but they do not. Yes, the optical drive and the ssd both use the same type of port, SATA.

Trent Tschida · Oct 5, 2014

rmark45matsu :

Yeah thats how I felt about it. Only thing that got me was its only been between like 10-50 reviews vs 500-1500 reviews for the name brands. Awesome, glad to hear that I can just remove my optical drive and fill the space with a SSD.

I should not need any new cables or adapters, right? Also, as far as cloning goes do you recommend any software?

ronintexas · Oct 5, 2014

I have used several brands of SSD - they all are really fast for the OS. My personal favorite has been the Samsung 840 PRO/840 EVO (I haven't tried the 850 PRO yet). While I think the PNY, Intel and Kingston drives are a good drive, the Samsung drives have always worked the best (performance, reliability, ease of install (including migration software) and price point).

I have not heard of Silicon Power or used them as of yet. The real test is what happens a year from now or two years from now.

I have found that the 128GB SSD is a nice size for most installations - I have Windows 8.1 Pro, Adobe CS6 Master Suite, Microsoft Office Professional and Microsoft Visual Studio Professional all installed on a 128GB SSD with 30GB free. The only time I have purchased larger SSDs is where it has to be the only drive installed (usually 250GB in a laptop).

rmark45matsu · Oct 5, 2014

I've never cloned a hard drive so I wouldn't know, I don't believe my ssd came with any cords, you could just use the same cord that you use with the optical drive, but instead of plugging it into the optical drive just put it into the ssd. If the ssd breaks it looks like they have a good warranty on it, so you can always get a fresh one.

Trent Tschida · Oct 5, 2014

ronintexas :

Thanks for the reply,

I was very interested in the Samsung 840 EVO series, but the main thing that concerns me is I want to put at least 3 games roughly 10-30gb each and Windows 7 64-bit (this computer is to play games while away from main rig). I know they don't work like HDDs where they slow down as they get filled up, but I still would like to stray away from the idea of filling up the SSD although I could limit it to a main game or two to conserve space.

ronintexas · Oct 5, 2014

From most of the feedback I have heard on these forums, the SSD doesn't give a huge boost in performance for games like it does with the OS and programs (that is not to say that is true for ALL games). Windows 7 takes up about 20GB with the 64-bit install, and if your games are 20-25GB average, that would put you around 100GB of 120GB or 110GB if all 3 games are 30GB. You would be pushing disk space if you are over 100GB used....

Trent Tschida · Oct 5, 2014

ronintexas :

This is why I was a tad more interested in the Silicon Power one, at 240gb, just highly skeptical due to the low brand recognition (at least to me). Also, I'd be keeping my old 1TB HDD for storage for literally everything else, movies, music, photos etc.

If cloned my current HDD over (currently at only 80GB as I backed up everything to my external HDD and reinstalled Windows and my game only) and kept it as is, would that be an acceptable number to use as main game/boot drive?

Thanks again in advanced everyone.

ronintexas · Oct 5, 2014

I tend to stick to brand names - especially when it comes to a computer I am using daily. I have been burned by purchasing unknown or substandard brands in the past - also had a few great products. You can take a chance with the Silicon Power....but personally, I would buy the Samsung and maybe only install 2 of the games on the SSD (or 3 if it will fit with 20GB free) - and install the rest on the hard drive.

The 250GB Samsung 840 EVO is $129.99 right now - on sale....If you really want to pay for the extra space - that is a good deal.

cochran069 · Oct 6, 2014

sorry this isn't a answer but i'm currently in same predicament it would cost me $83.5 on newegg after codes and discounts for the silicon power 70$ after m&r for a pny drive or $90 for Kingston or a refurbed crucial m4. im trying to find which of the 4 is the best buy been looking up benchmarks for all 4 but can only find slim to none on the silicon power drive i found this thread looking for a review. reading amazon and newegg's reviews it seems its reviewers are giving it a great rating but i would like to know more about actual speeds and drive as this would be my first ssd purchase. i was loeaning toward the m4 but read its kind of dated and bad to purchased refurbed ssd's the review on the pny are scaring me same on the kingston the bait and switch stories so what would you guys recommend

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008120%20600038500%20600038485%20600038487&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&CompareItemList=636%7C0D9-0021-00006%5E0D9-0021-00006-03%23%2C20-721-108%5E20-721-108-TS%2C20-178-720%5E20-178-720-TS&percm=0D9-0021-00006%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B20-721-108%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24%3B20-178-720%3A%24%24%24%24%24%24%24

http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/store-ssd-factory-recertified

Trent Tschida · Oct 6, 2014

cochran069 :

I ended up asking several people and reading tons and tons of reviews. I came to the conclusion that its worth it to go with the Samsung as it's rated as one of, if not the, best ssds out there on almost every website. There is a good warranty with a name brand company that you know you can contact and won't get the run around (Well, not a guarantee

)

I got 2 day shipping and will receive it Tuesday. For anyone who is interested I will post back with updates on how it runs too see but I'm not too worried.

Hope this helped.

rmark45matsu · Oct 6, 2014

I have a samsung 840 Evo, and it's truly great with rapid mode I get bursts up to 3gb read/write, but normally my writing and reading speeds are only 330/330 though.

cochran069 · Oct 6, 2014

Trent Tschida :

cochran069 :

I ended up asking several people and reading tons and tons of reviews. I came to the conclusion that its worth it to go with the Samsung as it's rated as one of, if not the, best ssds out there on almost every website. There is a good warranty with a name brand company that you know you can contact and won't get the run around (Well, not a guarantee

)

I got 2 day shipping and will receive it Tuesday. For anyone who is interested I will post back with updates on how it runs too see but I'm not too worried.

Hope this helped.

well good luck and happy computing with your new drive

Im still in my situation tho I'm hesitating to spend more then 100$ with black Friday upcoming and all these other sales plus i only have $100 to spend at the moment. i also forgot to mention neweggs return policy on the Kingston is the most off putting thing for me on that drive you can not return it for a refund, only exchange's. so any input is appreciated. i was going to order the pny about 4 hours ago but am feeling so sketch about it

Trent Tschida · Oct 6, 2014

cochran069 :

Trent Tschida :

well good luck and happy computing with your new drive

Im still in my situation tho I'm hesitating to spend more then 100$ with black Friday upcoming and all these other sales plus i only have $100 to spend at the moment. i also forgot to mention neweggs return policy on the Kingston is the most off putting thing for me on that drive you can not return it for a refund, only exchange's. so any input is appreciated. i was going to order the pny about 4 hours ago but am feeling so sketch about it

Of your choices I would probably go with the Kingston/PNY, preferably the Kingston. It could just be me, but I feel strange about buying a 'used/refurb' drive so stay away from the crucial. The Silicon Power seems almost too good to be true. The average name brand SSD has anywhere between 400-1500 reviews on Amazon vs the Silicon Power is 19. Just based on that alone it will tell you what the people like. If Silicon Power really was that good of a deal, I figure I would have read about them somewhere in my searches, yet noone seems to know their name, so I would feel more comfortable buying a name brand (I did) and go with the Kingston/PNY.

ronintexas · Oct 6, 2014

Through experience - I have determined one thing to be true. Anytime I buy something based solely on price (i.e. buying the Silicon Power), I get burned...either the performance isn't there, it dies too quickly, the quality isn't good, etc...With the Silicon Power being $99 and the Samsung 840 EVO (250 GB) being $129, I would suggest saving your money and getting the 840 EVO. The price differential isn't that much....basically skipping a week's worth of lunches pay for it (don't starve yourself) - so in less than a month you should have enough money to pickup the best drive at a good price....

danstar7 · Nov 10, 2014

ronintexas :

Hi, I'm debating between the silicon power ssd and the 840 evo. It seems that the 840 evo gets the full 500+ mbps performance when using its cache? Is that the same with the silicon power one? Also, on a side note, I bought a 64gb usb 3.0 flash drive from silicon power 5 months ago for $20. That things a beast in comparison to other drives - i get around 75-80 mbps actual write speeds, almost as fast as sandisk extremes for less than a third of the price. Also the silicon power has a 3 year warranty plus 2 years if you register it, vs the evo with just a 3 year warranty. I'm really leaning towards the silicon power due to this and my previous experience and would like to know what you think. Thanks!

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 10, 2014

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