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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?
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?
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"
I can afford the toys.
I don't see the point in saving 5 minutes over 8 hours...
That's all...
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
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! :)
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. :)