ssd for windows 8.1

[Harry Pickel]

can someone help me
i want a ssd to go along with my pc build( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Mwjyqs )
i dont want it to be more than 50 bucks but i dont want it to fail on me

 

[USAFRet]

If $50 is your max budget, don't bother. Either it will be too small, too crappy, or both.

 

[damric]

PNY 120GB SATA 6 Gb/s $58.99

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/pny-internal-hard-drive-ssd9sc120gmdfrb

 

[mickypheonix]

Hi Harry Pickel
The Mushkin Chronos 60GB
$49.99
Read Speed: up to 550MB/sec
Write Speed: up to 515MB/sec
free shipping
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-internal-hard-drive-mknssdcr60gb7

 

[notherdude]

Hi Harry Pickel
The Mushkin Chronos 60GB
$49.99
Read Speed: up to 550MB/sec
Write Speed: up to 515MB/sec
free shipping
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-internal-hard-drive-mknssdcr60gb7

You did it, under $50. For the $9 extra I think the 120 is worth it. 60 gig is going to be a tight fit over time. How about the comparative reliability of the two drives?

 

[mickypheonix]

I would go for mushkin for reliabilty my wife has two of these in her pc for the past 3 years no probs at all
PNY speeds
Max Read up to 400 MB/s
Max Write up to 400 MB/s

 

[Harry Pickel]

I only want it for windows 8.1 I got a 1t hhd for games and programs

 

[USAFRet]

I only want it for windows 8.1 I got a 1t hhd for games and programs

You still want larger than a 60GB. You have to factor in Windows updates, free space, and some of the programs you DO want on the SSD (AV, etc).

A 60GB will work, but you'll be managing that free space all the time, instead of enjoying the PC.
Get a 120 or larger.

 

[mickypheonix]

i disagree ,
It all depends on how many applictaions are installed aswell as the o.s on the ssd
I only use a 60gb ssd , i have windows 7 installed and only apps i want speed to execute , every other application is installed on HDD ,
games, music, movies etc and i still have 40% free space , i have over 4TB of progs, games,movies and apps
I regularly clean windows backups out and turn off hibernate etc , it all depends on how well you manage your files and where you install them.
I never have to manage free space all the time instead of enjoying my pc
EDIT: all downloads are set to go to another HDD also

 

[USAFRet]

i disagree ,
It all depends on how many applictaions are installed aswell as the as on the ssd
I only use a 60gb ssd , i have windows 7 installed and only apps i want speed to execute , every other application is installed on HDD ,
games, music, movies etc and i still have 40% free space , i have over 4TB of progs, games,movies and apps
I regularly clean windows backups out and turn off hibernate etc , it all depends on how well you manage your files and where you install them.
I never have to manage free space all the time instead of enjoying my pc

It all depends on what you have installed and how you use it.
I have a 128Gb drive, and the OS and all applications apart from games installed on it. Currently ~55GB used space.
Games, docs, music, etc all live elsewhere.

If I had only a 60GB, I'd be sweating that free space. And the current price difference between a 60 and a 120GB isn't that much. Maybe another $10-$15.

 

[mickypheonix]

yes i hear what you are saying , everybodys needs are different , it is up to Harry Pickel
to decide just what he needs to install on the ssd to determine size
That being said here is the 120gb version
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-internal-hard-drive-mknssdcr120gb
$64.99
Read Speed: up to 550MB/sec
Write Speed: up to 515MB/sec
much faster read/write speeds for a few extra $
EDIT : he did say he only wanted to spend $50 so that is what i achieved

 

[Harry Pickel]

I'm gonna be safe and go with the 120gb ssd

 

[damric]

The 240GB version is only $89.99 AR

It's too good of a deal to pass up.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8945533&SRCCODE=LINKSHARE&cm_mmc_o=-ddCjC1bELltzywCjC-d2CjCdwwp&utm_source=Linkshare&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=8BacdVP0GFs&AffiliateID=8BacdVP0GFs-yn0z3mJ.bXM2ifPBTijZ5g

 

[Harry Pickel]

What would happen if the ssd fails and my windows OS is on it...... Do I have to buy windows again

 

[USAFRet]

What would happen if the ssd fails and my windows OS is on it...... Do I have to buy windows again

No. Just be sure you put the install disk and key in a safe place.

 

[Harry Pickel]

So I would be able to re-install it

 

[USAFRet]

So I would be able to re-install it

Yes.

 

[Harry Pickel]

Thank you so much