Help me choose an SSD for my new build

[maikaal]

At first I wanted to go with Samsung EVO 250GB but then I started looking prices and some of the other brands with good read/write speeds (~500/500) and 250GB are much cheaper :? I'm confused now, the Samsung is 133 euros, while other brands are ~100 euros, brands like:
- ADATA
- PNY
- SanDisk
- OCZ
- Patriot
- Kingston

Also why is Crucial MX100 often recommended if it has read/write 550/330MB/s? Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[USAFRet]

No OCZ.

All of the current consumer grade SSD's are about the same 'speed'. You would not notice any real difference.

 

[maikaal]

So I can save around 30 euros without losing 'speed'

 

[USAFRet]

So I can save around 30 euros without losing 'speed'

Reliabilitywise, I'd probably choose the Samsung or the Crucial.

 

[LordConrad]

Don't remove OCZ from consideration, OCZ is owned by Toshiba now and their drives are much better than they used to be.

That being said, don't forget to take the SSD manufacturer's software into account. In my opinion, Samsung's Magician software is unbeatable for monitoring the health and getting the best performance out of their SSDs.

I prefer the Samsung Pro drives, but their EVO drives are a great alternative for the cost conscious.

 

[maikaal]

That being said, don't forget to take the SSD manufacturer's software into account. In my opinion, Samsung's Magician software is unbeatable for monitoring the health and getting the best performance out of their SSDs.

Yes, I have read about that software, but Crucial MX100 is around 40 euros cheaper than the Samsung EVO! I will have to decide if I want fancy software or 40 euros saved.

 

[USAFRet]

That being said, don't forget to take the SSD manufacturer's software into account. In my opinion, Samsung's Magician software is unbeatable for monitoring the health and getting the best performance out of their SSDs.

Yes, I have read about that software, but Crucial MX100 is around 40 euros cheaper than the Samsung EVO! I will have to decide if I want fancy software or 40 euros saved.

For that price difference, the Crucial, hands down.

 

[maikaal]

Ok, I'm leaning towards the Crucial. Thanks for the info and advice guys.