Intel 730 ssd vs samsung 850 evo

[Usacomputer]

Hello i was wondering which sad i should get for my up and coming gaming pc build, should i get the samsung 850 evo 250gb over the intel 730 250gb, keep in mind i will be putting my os onto the drive along with steam and a couple of my favorite games, (the rest of my games are going onto my wd caviar black 1tb but that is irrelevant to this thread)

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Samsung.

 

[Usacomputer]

Samsung.

explanation?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Samsung.

explanation?

Though it will cost more Samsung SSDs by far are the best in quality. They come with a 10-year warranty (fairly sure its 10) and are highly recommended if you are willing to spend the cash. They are fastest, too.

 

[Zombieknight Productions]

Near same if not same performance. Intel 730 is said to have more performance CONSISTANCY, while 850 evo has an industry leading warranty and 3D-nand (not sure what boost that brings). Honestly, it comes down to if black or white better matches your system or whatever is cheaper.

 

[Finlay_Pierce]

I'm looking to use 2 850 evos in RAID 0, is this a good idea?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

RAID honestly is a waste unless you need it. Any HDD expert will tell you not to do RAID ever, unless you're running like a server 24/7 that can't have any down data.

 

[Michael Trenton]

Though it will cost more Samsung SSDs by far are the best in quality. They come with a 10-year warranty (fairly sure its 10) and are highly recommended if you are willing to spend the cash. They are fastest, too.

If I remember correctly it's only the 850 PRO that comes with a 10 year warranty. The 850 EVO that OP mentions comes with a 5 year warranty. The EVO is still excellent though. I've had one 850 PRO and two 850 EVOs in my computer for about a year now and couldn't be happier with their performance so far. Can't speak for the Intel 730 though as I've never tested it.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I got one of each in my machine also.

 

[Zombieknight Productions]

I'm looking to use 2 850 evos in RAID 0, is this a good idea?

Yes. I use it and it is extremely fast and has never given me any issues.