SSD is it worth it?

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  1. Posts : 567
    Stools
       #1

    SSD is it worth it?


    We all want faster computers but is a small technological advance like an SSD really worth going for?
    Most people use them for their OS. Is there really that much difference in speed?
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  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #2

    Absolutely yes! Its such a big difference I don't think I could ever go back....
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  3. Posts : 567
    Stools
    Thread Starter
       #3

    How Much?


    How much did you pay for it?
    What size is it in Gb...
    How much difference is it?
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  4. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #4

    This like all things, depends on what you want ... I just purchased an Intel 120gb SSD for $229.00, and the speed ... wheeeeeee!!!..

    "The difference between the men and the boys, are the price of their toys"
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  5. Posts : 567
    Stools
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I can afford the toys.
    I don't see the point in saving 5 minutes over 8 hours...
    That's all...
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  6. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #6

    I have the OCZ Vertex2 60GB. Here in Aus I paid $180 for it, but in the US it will be cheaper. Take a look here to see the speed people are getting relative to spinner HDD's:

    Show us your SSD performance
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  7. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #7

    Runckle said:
    I can afford the toys.
    I don't see the point in saving 5 minutes over 8 hours...
    That's all...
    Then a SSD is not for you!
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  8. Posts : 567
    Stools
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Golden said:
    I have the OCZ Vertex2 60GB. Here in Aus I paid $180 for it, but in the US it will be cheaper. Take a look here to see the speed people are getting relative to spinner HDD's:

    Show us your SSD performance

    Out of date!

    @ TEWS That's my point...

    I get it now...I'm not the type to appreciate a small change in performance. But, I am the type to appreciate a significant step in performance. So, i'll leave the 'big boys' to it...
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  9. Posts : 571
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #9

    Got a simple little 40GB Intel SSD a few months back. Put my OS on it and WOW!
    WEI went from 5.9 to 7.4
    Transfer rate went from somewhere around 94MB/s to 231MB/s.

    Like Golden, I wouldn't go back.

    BIOS takes longer to get going than Windows! I mean, it's a matter of seconds from the swirly Windows logo to desktop- again, I say WOW!

    It's such a small drive that I haven't put any programs on it but I can imagine what it would be like if I had another drive for them.
    Aw well, nothing wrong with dreaming, is there?

    All I want to do right now is save up enough money to buy more! :)
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  10. Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
       #10

    for me, it wasn't a small change in performance - it was significant and instantly noticeable. my ocz vertex 2e cost about £90 - what other upgrade can you get for that money? some more ram? i've got 4 gigs - that's enough for me.

    so what will an ssd do for you? faster boots, and a snappy responsive operating system with faster app loading. even big apps like photoshop open in two or three seconds. it isn't just 'five minutes over eight hours' - it's every single time your computer reads or writes to the drive. random access time is phenomenally low.

    i don't think anyone with an ssd will ever go back to a spinner.

    but feel free to not believe me, and put it all down to hype if you prefer. :)
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