Best 45gb + SSD under $70?

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

Looking for the fastest SSD I can get that will hold a 30GB game + OS, for under $70. Using this as baseline, is it a good deal? http://www.frys.com/product/6728095

ZeusGamer · Nov 1, 2014

Newer games that come out are like 40-60 GB man.

My NBA 2K15 is on 57 GB at the moment.

It's up to you lol. Personally, I wouldn't even consider SSDs for games just because of constant reading and writing of contents. Get yourself an HDD.

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

I need the speed of an SSD for fast loading times.

Alfrodo · Nov 1, 2014

That is not a good deal. You can get a 120gb for less money:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721107

I wouldn't go any lower than 120gb or you will be constantly micromanaging it.

ZeusGamer · Nov 1, 2014

It isn't a great deal at all! Almost $2 for a GB of storage? That's just BS.

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

Speed is actually a bigger factor to me than size. I would take a 64gb over 128 if it has 150% the random r/w speeds.

ZeusGamer · Nov 1, 2014

What games are you planning to install in this 45 GB SSD of yours?

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

Just WoW (30gb)

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

@Nightowl do you have a smaller yet faster SSD you can recommend to compare that to? I would rather get a high performance 64GB if its that price or less.

ZeusGamer · Nov 1, 2014

Before you spend your money on that SSD, please read this article I found on Google: PCWorld

Alfrodo · Nov 1, 2014

If you are dead set on a 60gb (which I do not recommend), here is one with speeds comparable to your original post:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226370

This is the make/model I have, which I highly recommend:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147247

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

@Alfrodo If I'm getting a 120 I'd take your recommendation. Looks worth it on these benchmarks http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Evo-120GB-vs-Kingston-SSDNow-V300-120GB/1886vs1892 I'm still interested in a 60gb if it has benchmarks as good or better than the 840 evo however.

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

No thanks on the mushkin, gets stomped pretty hard on this comparison with Samsung. http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Evo-250GB-vs-Mushkin-Chronos-240GB/1594vs1622

ZeusGamer · Nov 1, 2014

My 500GB 840 Evo has a software and it includes this button called boost mode.

It works wonderfully

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

@Alfrodo MUCH better price here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3W15P0/?tag=userbenchmark-20

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

I might actually get a Vector 150 120gb, It is 20% faster than the Samsung at just $13 more. Better "value" if you're considering speed per dollar. http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Evo-120GB-vs-OCZ-Vector-150-120GB/1886vs2242

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

Decided on Alfrodo's recommendation based on 2 things. One it is much more popular than the Vector so the data from userbenchmarks is more reliable, and 2 (also related to popularity) I was able to snag a lightly used one off ebay for even less than the amazon price.

ZeusGamer · Nov 1, 2014

Here's another benchmarking test by Anandtech.

joe7dust · Nov 1, 2014

Even better. The trouble with a single site review though is typically they just receive 1 demo product and it goes into one of the best rigs on earth, which might not be as accurate as data from dozens of user real world installs.

Alfrodo · Nov 1, 2014

joe7dust :

Indeed! I wasn't trying to find the best price, merely show you models. I like newegg because you can look at detailed specs. Amazon's listings are a hot mess. Good choice on the Samsung Evo, it won't disappoint.

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