Good All-Around/Value 120GB SSD

Duncan3601 · Jul 18, 2015

I'm looking for an SSD that's around 120GB, mainly for my OS, docs/pics files, and a few games in which an SSD would make a difference, and I understand that there's a wide difference between a good and a bad SSD, but that is also directly related to pricing. I'm not very knowledgeable on SSDs, so what would be a good all-around/value ~120GB SSD? I'm not looking for a breakneck speed model, nor a cheap piece of junk, but something that's very reliable and good for the money. I'm willing to spend at the very most $80, but I'd be more comfortable between $60-$75.
(I've never used an SSD before, so anything moderately good will be really fast to me)

Thanks in advance!

sharndowg · Jul 18, 2015

Samsung 850 EVO's are great. relatively cheap as well. They also have great software available with them.

Duncan3601 · Jul 18, 2015

sharndowg :

Thanks! Also- what does 3-D vertical mean? It's part of the description of one of the 850 EVO's, but I'm unfamiliar with the term. Is it important, or more along the lines of branding?

RCFProd · Jul 18, 2015

Duncan3601 :

http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/minisite/SSD/global/html/ssd850pro/3dvnand.html

It is a Samsung-only term.

USAFRet · Jul 18, 2015

Duncan3601 :

It's just the sooper-sekrit way the particular cells are written. Makes no difference to the end user, beyond marketing-speak.

They could call it left-handed twist vs right-handed twist. Or "6 layer deep cell writing! Our competitor only has 5 layer deep."
What does that mean in relation to the Excel file or movie I am accessing? Nothing.

JohnnyLucky · Jul 18, 2015

Duncan - What kind of computer do you have? If it is a desktop computer, then what is the brand and model number of the motherboard? If it is a small portable pc, then what is the brand and model of the mobile pc? The reason I am asking these questions is to try and determine what type of ssd interface (connector) your pc has. Consumers have several choices depending on their pc configuration. In addition we sometimes have novices asking about solid state drives for older motherboards and older versions of Microsoft Windows that do not properly support modern 3rd generation ssd's.

If you are looking for a standard 2.5 inch SATA 3 6Gb/s solid state drive for a desktop pc, then I usually recommend Samsung. Samsung ssd's perform very well and have a proven track record. Crucial and SanDisk are also worth considering.

I maintain an ssd database listed in a sticky at the very top of this forum section. Here is the link:

http://www.johnnylucky.org/data-storage/ssd-database.html

The first thing you will see is that the database is divided into sections based on the type of interface - PCIe, M.2, SATA 3, and mSATA. If you are looking for a SATA 3 ssd, scroll down to that section and look for the brands and models you might be interested in. Follow the links to the technical reviews.

Duncan3601 · Jul 18, 2015

JohnnyLucky :

Duncan - What kind of computer do you have? If it is a desktop computer, then what is the brand and model number of the motherboard? If it is a small portable pc, then what is the brand and model of the mobile pc? The reason I am asking these questions is to try and determine what type of ssd interface (connector) your pc has. Consumers have several choices depending on their pc configuration. In addition we sometimes have novices asking about solid state drives for older motherboards and older versions of Microsoft Windows that do not properly support modern 3rd generation ssd's.

If you are looking for a standard 2.5 inch SATA 3 6Gb/s solid state drive for a desktop pc, then I usually recommend Samsung. Samsung ssd's perform very well and have a proven track record. Crucial and SanDisk are also worth considering.

I maintain an ssd database listed in a sticky at the very top of this forum section. Here is the link:

http://www.johnnylucky.org/data-storage/ssd-database.html

The first thing you will see is that the database is divided into sections based on the type of interface - PCIe, M.2, SATA 3, and mSATA. If you are looking for a SATA 3 ssd, scroll down to that section and look for the brands and models you might be interested in. Follow the links to the technical reviews.

Desktop, with a Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard, with a 4th gen i5 and windows 7 (soon to be 10

) all the components are pretty modern, I got them all last fall.

JohnnyLucky · Jul 18, 2015

Great! A 2.5 inch, SATA 3 6Gb/s ssd like the Samsung 850 EVO is what you are looking for. Don't forget to check Gigabyte for a system BIOS update and Intel for B85 chipset updates prior to installing to ssd.

Good Luck!

Duncan3601 · Jul 18, 2015

Thanks!

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