SSD vs. HDD

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This is my build:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jKck7h
I was wondering if it's cheaper to get a smaller ssd and a large hdd (ssd for windows). So my question is is it cheaper and more worth it to get a small ssd and a large hdd or should i stick with what i have now which is an ADATA Ultimate SU800 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
 
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The better price-to-performance ration for storage is typically with a 240GB SSD paired with a 1TB HD for supplemental storage. A 240GB / 250GB / 256GB SSD will hold your OS and a good number of apps / games, then use the HD for larger storage items.

MB - For an entry level SLI board, look toward the Gigabyte over the MSI. This is more personal preference, but no need to overspend.
MEM - A bit cheaper with the modules below. Same performance...
SSD - The Samsung EVO is nice, but overpriced. Look toward SK Hynix, Crucial MX300, Sandisk X400 or the WD Blue.
HD - WD Blue is the best performer at its price point.
PSU - If you are going with the Z270 chipset and a board that supports SLI, then look toward a larger PSU that will allow...
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The better price-to-performance ration for storage is typically with a 240GB SSD paired with a 1TB HD for supplemental storage. A 240GB / 250GB / 256GB SSD will hold your OS and a good number of apps / games, then use the HD for larger storage items.

MB - For an entry level SLI board, look toward the Gigabyte over the MSI. This is more personal preference, but no need to overspend.
MEM - A bit cheaper with the modules below. Same performance...
SSD - The Samsung EVO is nice, but overpriced. Look toward SK Hynix, Crucial MX300, Sandisk X400 or the WD Blue.
HD - WD Blue is the best performer at its price point.
PSU - If you are going with the Z270 chipset and a board that supports SLI, then look toward a larger PSU that will allow you to add a second GTX 1070 in SLI down the road.
MONITOR - Instead of 1k resolution at 144Hz, consider a larger 2k display (1440 resolution) at 75Hz.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.96 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($139.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SK hynix SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($379.99 @ Jet)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus PB277Q 27.0" 2560x1440 75Hz Monitor ($281.22 @ Amazon)
Total: $1442.84
 
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