Help with SSD for new build

ravagetheearth · Jan 23, 2013

Hi guys I am currently in the process of making a list of components for my first computer build. I have everything figured out except for the SSD. I am looking for a sub-$120 SSD for booting Windows 7 and Syrim along with some mods. It doesn't need to have a ton of space, 120GB or less would be fine. I am seeking some opinions from people who have personal experience with their SSD, not just a list generated by PC part picker or something like that. Any help would be greatly appreciated I know this is a great community of very intelligent people so I completely trust you guys and all opinions and discussion is welcome. Also, would 90GB be sufficient for my needs? I'm not going to be installing a ton of programs on it. How much space should I leave on it for cache?

I have been looking at these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226246

http://microcenter.com/product/402603/840-Series_MZ-7TD120BW_120GB_SATA_60Gb-s_25_Internal_Solid_State_Drive_(SSD)

http://microcenter.com/product/392552/Vertex_4_VTX4-25SAT3-64G_64GB_25_SATA_60Gb-s_Internal_Solid_State_Drive_with_Indilinx_Everest_2_Controller

http://microcenter.com/product/364545/m4_CT128M4SSD2_128GB_SATA_60Gb-s_25_Internal_Solid_State_Drive_(SSD)_with_Marvell_Controller

What would be considered a good read and write speed?

AMD Radeon · Jan 23, 2013

edit : personally i will go with 128 GB M4 or vertex 4

not anything below 120GB

g-unit1111 · Jan 23, 2013

Here's what I would recommend as far as SSDs go:

- OCZ Vector: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227915
- Corsair Neutron: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233342
- Samsung 840 Pro: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192
- OCZ Vertex 4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227791
- Crucial M4: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148533

I would not purchase an Intel drive or anything based on Sandforce 2.0 for that matter. Also do not go below 120GB as was previously stated - 64GB won't hold much beyond the OS.