Going to spend a bit on the pc , tell me about ssd

**Airtank** · 29-09-11, 21:36

Which ssd should i get or should i not get one , I was looking at the crucial site as they seem good

128 gig m4 ssd is it a good option , It will have win 7 and bf3 on it initially

**Editor** · 30-09-11, 06:22

someone will doubtless be along soon, but for a PC I don't really see the point, unless they're very fast.

If it's a portable device then I do.

**mrlongbeard** · 30-09-11, 07:19

Originally Posted by Editor

someone will doubtless be along soon, but for a PC I don't really see the point, unless they're very fast.

And there's the point.

Whack the OS and program files on the SSD and keep a regular HDD for docs and saving stuff etc etc

**chewy** · 30-09-11, 10:03

They should be like an Italian girlfriend, well trimmed

**Loz** · 30-09-11, 14:06

Originally Posted by mrlongbeard

And there's the point.

Whack the OS and program files on the SSD and keep a regular HDD for docs and saving stuff etc etc

Good point but not all SSDs are created equal. Check Toms Hardware for comparison charts and get the fastest read cycle one you can afford. Read cycles are more important in a games machine. Personally I'd save the money and get a good quality high speed standard spinny drive and spend the rest on more RAM and a better GPU.

**mallett** · 30-09-11, 15:06

How about a hybrid?

The limited read write worries me, specially on the cheaper ones that have rudimentary intelligence in relation to maximising lifespan-type-stuff. The more expensive ones appear to have more 'cleverer-er' firmware to make sure that you evenly write.

**Reburner** · 30-09-11, 15:38

Originally Posted by mrlongbeard

And there's the point.

Whack the OS and program files on the SSD and keep a regular HDD for docs and saving stuff etc etc

That's what I've got

**saga_lout** · 30-09-11, 18:10

Originally Posted by Loz

Personally I'd save the money and get a good quality high speed standard spinny drive and spend the rest on more RAM and a better GPU.

But if you've already got the fastest standard drive and you're maxed out on memory and you've got the best GPU and you still want that little bit more performance...

**Airtank** · 01-10-11, 11:07

Originally Posted by saga_lout

But if you've already got the fastest standard drive and you're maxed out on memory and you've got the best GPU and you still want that little bit more performance...

Thats the way i am heading so ssd seems like a good option with fast read
thanks people

**Loz** · 02-10-11, 17:17

Originally Posted by saga_lout

But if you've already got the fastest standard drive and you're maxed out on memory and you've got the best GPU and you still want that little bit more performance...

You should probably get out more.