60g or 120g ssd?

[Antimetrics]

Im not sure which one should i choose.

 

[toddybody]

Biggest one you can afford...I chose a 120GB model and wish I ponied up for a 240. With W7 (64bit), normal amount of productivity applications, 2 games installed...im left with ~20GB

 

[Antimetrics]

But can 60gb hold windows 7?

 

[rdc85]

It can if it only OS and some apps, I'm also only used 60gb one....

but the biggest u can afford is better...

 

[popatim]

you got issues toddy.
win7 is about 20 gb. I have a 60 in my htpc with everything/program I need and still have over 20gb left.
Perhaps you need to turn off restore points.

list of programs installed
win7 & all updates (but bing and silverlight)
adobe flash & reader
firefox & chrome
avg internet security
zonealarm
music cd ripper
dvd ripper
windows home server connector
ms office

 

[Cons29]

go get 120, i own an old 80gb ssd, and it is hard to make things fit.
i only have win7 some small apps and some selected games (bf3 is like 30gb already).

ssd's are cheaper not (it costs a lot more when i bought mine)

 

[popatim]

Basically if you only want the OS and a few games then 60 will be fine otherwise get a 120. Games tend to take alot of room due to all the graphics they have to load.

 

[Antimetrics]

So 60gb is defiantly enough for Windows 7?

 

[envy14tpe]

I would not recommend a 60GB SSD. Once you add OS and your programs, you're already pushing the limits and having to put programs onto your HDD. If you want ALL programs and OS on your SSD then a 120GB SSD is needed.

Don't worry. There are constantly new deals daily. Keep your eyes open and grab one.

 

[Antimetrics]

Should i buy a samsung ssd?

 

[JohnnyLucky]

A 120GB ssd is considered to be the sweet spot. Typically a user will install Microsoft Windows, software applications, utilities, and favorite games on the the ssd. Additional data files and games can be stored on a hard disk drive.

I normally recommend Samsung due to their stellar track record. Crucial, Intel, and Plextor are also worth considering.

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

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

Scroll down to the brands and models you are interested in and follow the links to the technical reviews.

 

[envy14tpe]

Buy reliability. 350 vs 400Mbps. Can you notice the difference? no. So find a good deal.

This is still the best deal going around. It is Samsung so quality matter.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7td120bw

 

[ericjohn004]

Get a 64GB Adata premier pro 900. They're only 65$ and perform really well. Yes, 60-64GB is plenty enough for only your OS. If your like some people and want to start putting games and apps and music on your SSD, then ofcourse your not going to have the room. But if your like me and only put your OS on it then leave it alone, it will definitely be enough. I'm 100% sure of this, many people do this. You just gotta make up your mind on if you want to put games/apps/music/movies on your SSD or your other HDD.

 

[rdc85]

music movie and games, benefit less than OS and apps from using SSD, so it will be fine if u only go with OS and apps in SSD...

samsung is a good brand, also corsair (the one i'm using).....

 

[envy14tpe]

As JohnnyLucky said, 120GB is the sweet spot. A 60GB SSD makes you constantly choose to where to save. 120GB is much faster and has room for OS, all programs, and some games.

$90 for a 120GB Samsung 840 is awesome!