Hello everybody! I've noticed the recent trend in low priced SSDs (or Solid State Drives) and realized a lot of people may be looking to upgrade from their old hard drives but didn't know which to pick from as there is an overabundance of brands. I will be recommending 3-4 SSDs ranging from 120GB-128GB in size. (I personally believe this is the best size as only the most needed/required files/programs should be installed on the SSD.)
Firstly what is an SSD and why should you consider getting it? Ever felt your computer was slow and frustrating? Assuming you have enough RAM and processing power retrieving data from your drive may be a bottleneck in your performance. Ever saw someone else's computer startup incredibly fast and elegantly while your computer takes forever to load? Get a SSD and your computer will boot up in matters of seconds and your programs will run almost instantaneously. Another perk of having a SSD is that a SSD has no moving disk so it generates little to no heat and will keep your laptop (or desktop) a lot cooler (lighter too). To sum it up upgrading from a hard drive to a solid state drive will increase your speed unbelievably. Also don't worry, setting up a SSD is fairly easy.
Let's get to the drives. These drives were picked for their fair pricing, reliability, performance and usability. (Click on the green text to view the drive on Amazon for more information and buyers' reviews)
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By far the most popular (and bit more expensive) is the Samsung 840 Pro. (128GB) The true successor to the previous glorious 830 (the normal 840 didn't match up). They claim to have exceptional professional performance, top security and low power consumption.
Another popular and famous one is the Intel 520 (120GB) which is very costly but were boasted by fans as the best consumer SSDs. Intel were pioneers in reliable SSDs.
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If the most popular and best isn't what you're looking for then the older Samsung 830 (128GB) should do just fine. The 830 was the most loved SSD of its time.
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At the lower/standard end you can choose between the Kingston HyperX 3K (120GB) or the Crucial M4 (128GB). Both are great companies/drives and fairly cheap.
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Enjoy your new SSD and experience lightning speed performances!
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