SSD decisions. Newb need help.

[nednerbish]

Ok I am building my 1st pc and have the main components already but need the odds n ends yet. I was going to get a crucial 256 ssd w a Seagate 1tb hdd. Do I need 256 gigs or should I just get a 120 gig intel? I want something that works great and looks good because the case Im getting the ssd is mounted on the bottom psu cover. I think intels ssd look great. I don't know much about this as I just started pc gaming in Nov. So please be gentle.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get a MX100.

 

[nednerbish]

That's what I had on my list. Just didn't know if I needed that many gigs or if I could get a 120 gig better looking intel.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I own a few of the 256gb ones , they are solid.

 

[damric]

Get a MX100.

How about the BX-100? Looks like $5 cheaper but 6GB is held in reserve.

 

[nednerbish]

I just wish they looked better. In the case I'm getting the ssd doesn't mount in the trays in the front, they're mounted just inside the window on top of the psu cover so if you look in you will see the ssd. Since I'm going with a black/red theme the blue wouldn't look as good as some others.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

BX is decent , I like the MX100 256.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148945
You can get the BX FOR $89.00
$89.99
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[JohnnyLucky]

Currently a 256GB solid state drive is considered to be the sweet spot. Part of this reason is a reduction in prices. They are now available for as little as 35 US cents per GB. Prices may be higher in other countries. With a 256GB ssd a user can install the operating system, software applications, utilities, and some favorite games. Additional games and data files can be stored on a hard disk drive. Games can be easily swapped between the ssd and the hard drive. It is the most common configuration.

Lately I have been recommending the new Crucial BX100 for an inexpensive entry level ssd. Technical reviews are favorable. It is probably one of the best values for the money spent. In addition, SATA 3 ssd's have matured and there is very little performance difference between the different SATA 3 models. Most users will not notice any performance difference.

I maintain the ssd database listed in a 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 SATA 3 section and look for the Crucial BX 100, the MX100, and any other brand and model you are interested in. Follow the links to the technical reviews.