Should i get a SSD?

[Huqo]

Hey’
Im thinking about upgrading my HDD to a SSD, but im not quite sure if it worth it.
Also my motherboard only suppport 3.0GB/s, I don’t know if I should buy a new motherboard to get the 6.0GB/s and if it’s worth the money.
I would love to hear some opinions
Note: I do not OC anymore; I simply don’t have the time and can’t be bothered.

PC specs
Asus Rampage 2 extreme x58 crossfire&sli
Intel 960 3.2GHz (Zalman CNPS 10x on top of it)
Corsair dominator-gt 6GB ddr3 2000MHz
XFX 6970 2GB
850W psu (Think it’s a NorthQ)
And im using some random 1TB HD atm

 

[noidea_77]

3GB/s or 6GB/s makes no difference. The seek time is the point. Go for the SSD.

 

[envy14tpe]

Its not like you have to pick one or the other.
In terms of price:
A 256gb SSD = 120gb SSD + 500gb/1tb HDD

Speed and space is better.

 

[Huqo]

Ok, would a intel 520 be a good choice?

 

[zdbc13]

Good one, you will love it. Make sure you optimise:

http://www.overclock.net/t/1156654/seans-windows-7-install-optimization-guide-for-ssds-hdds

 

[jonjonjon]

the answer is YES! even if you are using sata2. with sata2 you wont be taking full advantage of a new ssd but a ssd on sata2 is still a huge improvement over a regular hdd. watch the video below. it perfectly illustrates why you want a ssd.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/solid-state-drive-work-tests,3064-12.html

 

[thefezmaster]

Even with it just being SATA 3 your read and write time will significantly increase with an SSD

 

[thefezmaster]

SATA 2, sorry