Buying my first SSD!

[olmek]

I am buying my very first SSD for my system and am a little confused on what exactly I am looking for. I'm not really familiar with the specifications on them, but what are other factors besides storage size that I should be looking at?

For example:

Why in the world is THIS SSD:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ0V51244

So much more expensive than THIS SSD despite having less storage:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ0V51244

Thank you!


SPECS:
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CPU: Intel Core i5 4670
Mobo: MSI Z87 G41
RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) Patriot DDR3 PC3-8500F (533 MHz)
Vid Card: HIS AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series 2GB
OS: Windows 7 64bit
HDD: WD 1002FAEX (1TB - 7200RPM)
PSU: OCZ XStream 700w
Sound: On-board mobo (Realtek HD Audio)

 

[leo2kp]

You pasted the same item for both links 🙁

 

[AntonSHA1MD5]

I am buying my very first SSD for my system and am a little confused on what exactly I am looking for. I'm not really familiar with the specifications on them, but what are other factors besides storage size that I should be looking at?

For example:

Why in the world is THIS SSD:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ0V51244

So much more expensive than THIS SSD despite having less storage:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ0V51244

Thank you!


SPECS:
-------------------------------------
CPU: Intel Core i5 4670
Mobo: MSI Z87 G41
RAM: 8GB (4x2GB) Patriot DDR3 PC3-8500F (533 MHz)
Vid Card: HIS AMD Radeon HD 6900 Series 2GB
OS: Windows 7 64bit
HDD: WD 1002FAEX (1TB - 7200RPM)
PSU: OCZ XStream 700w
Sound: On-board mobo (Realtek HD Audio)

Your links are same...
When you buying ssd you should see these specs:
Sequential Read/Write, Waranty, Features, Chips

Best of is Samsung 840 Evo, buy minimum 250GB
If you want guarantee then go with Pro version...

 

[wanderer11]

You want an ssd suggestion? Samsung 840 EVO. Get whatever size you're willing to pay for: 128, 250, 512, 1000 GB.

 

[laviniuc]

same link and it's way overpriced. sure it's a good drive but not that good

 

[laviniuc]

You want an ssd suggestion? Samsung 840 EVO. Get whatever size you're willing to pay for: 128, 250, 512, 1000 GB.

personally i have a problem recommending the evo unless you're on a tight budget. i don't like the tlc flash to be honest we have no data on how it will handle long term use. sure, for someone being careful on the host writes even the standard 840 is an option and the evo is just awesome but for users who dont care i tend to recommend mlc (840 pro or sandisks)

 

[SonSon1]

I can't say anything about the other since indeed you pasted the same link twice but, 190usd for a 64gb one? ??

For 20 more you can get one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7PD256BW/dp/B009NB8WRU/

and if lifespan is of no concern to you, for 20 less you can get one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-EVO-Series-2-5-Inch-MZ-7TE250BW/dp/B00E3W1726

Mind that when I speak about lifespan we are talking about like 20 years for the evo vs 50 years for the pro.

 

[rstoledo]

I am guessing your copy and paste did not work, your links are for the same SSD.

 

[olmek]

My apologies - the two links I intended to compare were:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W00ZD1390

AND

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ0V51244

HOW in the world is something almost 200GB more, $20 less?

 

[SonSon1]

My apologies - the two links I intended to compare were:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA2W00ZD1390

AND

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0AJ0V51244

HOW in the world is something almost 200GB more, $20 less?

One is sold directly by Newegg, the other by a third party seller through Newegg, happens all the time in Amazon too.