Is a 120-240GB SSD enough?

[GrimnirBuilder]

I don't plan on storing over 240GB but does having a eg 1TB HDD increase speed or is that not a factor whatsoever?
Will a 240GB be more than sufficient?
Also the one I looking at is Corsair Neutron, it has good price and good reviews, seems very fast.
Will that do a low storage person like myself in my new build?

 

[NerdyComputerGuy]

Afternoon,

A 120GB SSD is fine, I have one and I store my games, os and program files on it. I have an internal 1TB hard drive for my BIG files like videos and music etc.

Also, anything corsair is reliable and most likely fast. The neutron series is pretty good and I would recommend it!

Although they are quite expensive and I don't really think you need it, look up a samsung or kingston cheap SSD drive.

I forgot to add, a lot of games require a lot of disk space now like gta has over 60GB hard drive space so maybe a 240GB-500GB SSD would be better.

Regards,

 

[envy14tpe]

In 2015, 240gb is the standard. Stick with it and you'll never regret it.

The 1TB HDD won't slow you down at all. But its really a non factor. It won't slow down or make it faster. However, if you have a bigger SSD you'll benefit from those speeds all around.

 

[GrimnirBuilder]

Thanks for reply. Do I need the extra HD if I don't plan on storing any music, movies etc? I have no games installed on my current laptop and I using only ~40GB. Is there something I not thinking of that means I do need to get the extra storage device or will the 240GB be fine on it's own?
Back up reasons are the only think I can think of but I don't plan on storing any valuable data on my computer and so if the SSD fails in someway I can just reinstall windows and no bother to me

 

[NerdyComputerGuy]

Thanks for reply. Do I need the extra HD if I don't plan on storing any music, movies etc? I have no games installed on my current laptop and I using only ~40GB. Is there something I not thinking of that means I do need to get the extra storage device or will the 240GB be fine on it's own?
Back up reasons are the only think I can think of but I don't plan on storing any valuable data on my computer and so if the SSD fails in someway I can just reinstall windows and no bother to me

You should be fine with the 240GB, just don't keep writing on the drive or you will wear it out. SSD's are usually used to read more than they are used to write onto.

Regards,

 

[Compuser10165]

Th best price/performance and storage setup is a 250gb ssd and a 1tb hdd.
I recommend a 250gb Samsung 850 evo (the 120gb version is not worth it and is too small especially if you don't have another drive) and a WD10EZEX hdd (Install OS and programs on the ssd and games, music and other files on the hdd). That is what I have.
P.S. If you don't store a lot of data on PC I guess a 250gb Evo is enough (you don't need an extra 1tb hdd).
Also, the Samsung 850 Evo performs a a bit better than the Corsair Neutron, also it is more recent with new technology (3D NAND flash memory).

 

[envy14tpe]

If you don't store music, movie, etc..then you don't need a 1TB anything. My laptop never needs more than 120gb for my non gaming needs. A single 240gb is way more than enough. If you don't need much storage then 120gb is probably ok. I yanked out my laptop's 500gb HDD for a 120gb SSD for my setup. Great move and totally worth it.

If you are worried about losing data then I suggest an external HDD to plug in via USB 3.0. How much space? 500gb sounds like enough for you. I use one in case my desktop HDD fails then my pictures (all that matters) are saved elsewhere.

 

[Albert Rampo]

240 for storage is extremely small .....programs and games run 3GB-30GB+ i would suggest you use it for windows and Favorite App/Game Install and buy a 1TB+ drive for storage
Also i would recommend to buy a used SSD for now because from what i remember the prices for SSD are going to drop rapidly in the next year or two
i would look into a Samsung Pro 240GB for about $100 should be able to find

 

[USAFRet]

For the OS and applications, a 120GB drive will work. Other stuff (large games) lives elsewhere.
A 250GB drive is, for todays prices, a much better buy.

What drive space you actually need total? Only you can tell.
My wife's PC is fine on a 250GB SSD only. Of course, the 60GB of house music, and 2TB of movies, lives on another PC across the room.

If this is to be the 'only' drive, nothing smaller than a 250GB.

 

[USAFRet]

240 for storage is extremely small .....programs and games run 3GB-30GB+ i would suggest you use it for windows and Favorite App/Game Install and buy a 1TB+ drive for storage
Also i would recommend to buy a used SSD for now because from what i remember the prices for SSD are going to drop rapidly in the next year or two
i would look into a Samsung Pro 240GB for about $100 should be able to find

A "used SSD" ? Not a chance.
(unless that was a typo)

 

[Albert Rampo]

why would that be a typo ?

 

[USAFRet]

why would that be a typo ?

"Also i would recommend to buy a used SSD for now"
or
"Also i wouldn't recommend to buy a used SSD for now"

It happens.
If you actually meant the first...I would take the complete other stance. The only way I would buy and install a "used SSD" is if it were ten dollars for a $250GB or larger.

 

[envy14tpe]

why would that be a typo ?

I agree with above. If there is still a warranty, unlike Seagate HDDs, then why not get a SSD for a good price?

 

[USAFRet]

why would that be a typo ?

I agree with above. If there is still a warranty, unlike Seagate HDDs, then why not get a SSD for a good price?

This depends on what we are calling 'used' here.
Manufacturer refurb? OK, maybe.
'Used' from some guy on craigslist? Not a chance.

 

[Blueberries]

I find 512GB to be the sweet-spot. 256GB for a conservative user. <250 usually isn't worth the cost. My recommendation is an MX200 or a Samsung 850 EVO, the Phison controller on the Neutron is fast but the reliability and performance of the Micron / Samsung drives are much better.

 

[Albert Rampo]

Theres so many test you can ask the seller to do before you buy and you should ask always for a warranty check if said SDD doesnt come up in warranty check then i wouldnt buy is that easy but if it does than you can ask for other readings to make you more comfortable
also buy from a reputable seller too if he/she has iTrader its even better
if they dont then just fall on the readings of the drive

 

[envy14tpe]

I find 512GB to be the sweet-spot. 256GB for a conservative user. <250 usually isn't worth the cost. My recommendation is an MX200 or a Samsung 850 EVO, the Phison controller on the Neutron is fast but the reliability and performance of the Micron / Samsung drives are much better.

OP makes it sound like 250gb is more than enough. So, maybe sit at 240gb.

I'm a 250gb user, and looking to upgrade to 500gb soon. I looked into MX200 instead of BX100 and found the MX200 to be a failure (based on reviews) and I'm probably getting a BX100 as it is cheaper and faster.

Samsung, I'm waiting for new one asap or it is Micron.

 

[USAFRet]

Theres so many test you can ask the seller to do before you buy and you should ask always for a warranty check if said SDD doesnt come up in warranty check then i wouldnt buy is that easy but if it does than you can ask for other readings to make you more comfortable
also buy from a reputable seller too if he/she has iTrader its even better
if they dont then just fall on the readings of the drive

Seeing as how a new Samsung 850 EVO 250GB is $90, how much cheaper could a used one be?
That's what I'm getting at. Unless it were REALLY cheap, like $10....how much are you really saving?

There are many things I would buy used. And I have.
An SSD is not one of them.

 

[envy14tpe]

Theres so many test you can ask the seller to do before you buy and you should ask always for a warranty check if said SDD doesnt come up in warranty check then i wouldnt buy is that easy but if it does than you can ask for other readings to make you more comfortable
also buy from a reputable seller too if he/she has iTrader its even better
if they dont then just fall on the readings of the drive

Seeing as how a new Samsung 850 EVO 250GB is $90, how much cheaper could a used one be?
That's what I'm getting at. Unless it were REALLY cheap, like $10....how much are you really saving?

There are many things I would buy used. And I have.
An SSD is not one of them.

Well, I got 2 SSDs for sale. But I'm not in North America for now.
Got buyer for 120gb Intel 530 for $35 (2 years yet warranty), and asking $65 for my 250gb Samsung 840 EVO (1.5yr warranty). So, $65 seems reasonable and sweet. I'm only selling cuz I want a 500gb one.

If the price is right, get it. With that said, the $90 Samsung 850 EVO is a great buy.

 

[USAFRet]

Well, I got 2 SSDs for sale. But I'm not in North America for now.
Got buyer for 120gb Intel 530 for $35 (2 years yet warranty), and asking $65 for my 250gb Samsung 840 EVO (1.5yr warranty). So, $65 seems reasonable and sweet. I'm only selling cuz I want a 500gb one.

If the price is right, get it. With that said, the $90 Samsung 850 EVO is a great buy.

Right...this is what I'm saying.
$65 for a used, previous gen, 840, or $90 for a new 850.
Not nearly enough of a price difference for me.

Oh well...we've gone far enough away from the OP's original question.
Is 250GB enough? Maybe, probably.