Can recommend an SSD to replace HDD boot disk?

[midlusionz]

i too at this stage before.. if coming from hdd what ssd also big improvement and also the diff in speed is not really noticeable (of cos need reputable brands and not some pariah brand from aliexpress) unless you everyday wanna run crystal info and see the numbers.

the question is can last how long lol.

 

[Yongkit]

I am updating cyberpunk now, and you can see the benefits of writing speed using SSD drive as following

 

[Yongkit]

Any evidence to support this claim? I've used a variety of SSDs and still using quite a handful, and only one that failed was a Plextor. Crucial, WD, Samsung, Adata, Transcend and Intel SSDs all worked fine for me. In fact, I still have the Intel G2 that have lasted 10 years and still working. Transcend drives are around 5 years still working. Crucial, slightly more than 2 years and still working. My oldest Samsung drive is probably the 850 Pro and 860 EVO. WD is fairly new, i.e. less than a year. And ADATA is more than a year old and still working. And in addition, none of them are exhibiting any noticeable slowdowns, other than the very old Intel X25 160GB G2 which is already very old by technology years. In fact, if you change from a mechanical drive to the X25 drive, its still a lot faster and responsive despite the age.

Based on your experience which SSD come with the best software support and feature set?

Lets assume all other factors are same in terms of price, performance, speed, quality no differences.

Which one will you choose?

 

[watzup_ken]

Based on your experience which SSD come with the best software support and feature set?

Lets assume all other factors are same in terms of price, performance, speed, quality no differences.

Which one will you choose?

But the reality is are they really the same price? The main problem with Samsung drive is the premium they charge. In my opinion, I don't really care about software support. All my years of using a SSD, I've rarely install whatever software that comes with it. Even in my current rig, the Samsung 970 Pro is the main SSD, but I don't install Samsung Magician. What is it that makes the software so useful that you need to go in there often? Run some optimisation? Or run some test to see how fast it is in a benchmark? Generally I install it the first time, and will uninstall it since it adds no value to me, unless the drive is buggy and need a firmware upgrade.

And what sort of feature set is on the Samsung disk that stands hand and shoulder above its competitors? I've read a lot of reviews, and really none mentioned anything special when it comes to feature. All SATA3 based SSDs run pretty much the same speed, and mostly the same feature set as long as you don't go for ultra budget ones where its DRAMless.
My point is, Samsung makes competitive SSDs. Over the years, they always charge the most. They can get away with it when they make the fastest drive, but in recent years competition have caught up. So it’s no longer worth getting it unless they revise their prices.

 

[Yongkit]

But the reality is are they really the same price? The main problem with Samsung drive is the premium they charge. In my opinion, I don't really care about software support. All my years of using a SSD, I've rarely install whatever software that comes with it. Even in my current rig, the Samsung 970 Pro is the main SSD, but I don't install Samsung Magician. What is it that makes the software so useful that you need to go in there often? Run some optimisation? Or run some test to see how fast it is in a benchmark? Generally I install it the first time, and will uninstall it since it adds no value to me, unless the drive is buggy and need a firmware upgrade.

And what sort of feature set is on the Samsung disk that stands hand and shoulder above its competitors? I've read a lot of reviews, and really none mentioned anything special when it comes to feature. All SATA3 based SSDs run pretty much the same speed, and mostly the same feature set as long as you don't go for ultra budget ones where its DRAMless.
My point is, Samsung makes competitive SSDs. Over the years, they always charge the most. They can get away with it when they make the fastest drive, but in recent years competition have caught up. So it’s no longer worth getting it unless they revise their prices.

Many thanks I have got my answer

 

[86technie]

PS I'm don't wish to argue with anyone here, please try to keep civil.
Ultimately it boils down to:

- Budget
- Usage whether is it for gaming or general use.
- Warranty

Yes Samsung SSD are expensive but their SSD warranty is 5 years.
There are other brands, however Samsung does have promotion like currently
where their SSD for some models are selling at discount.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-ssds,3891.html
Other brands like Crucial, WD/Sandisk, Corsair, Adata prices and promos are managed
by their individual distributors and I have not seen any promo like Samsung.
I only know Samsung SSD toolbox is the best among others, it offer tools, error checking
etc.

I do not use it very often unless I am doing maintenance for the PC.
No one is stopping you from buying cheap SSD but again depend on usage.
If you are intending to buy a cheap SSD so you can play games on it than that is not recommended.

Overtime SSD will wear and tear easily as the TBW can hit it's limit very quickly.
Best to have a combo of SSD and hard disk, critical data and games on hard disk.

 

[entertaint]

https://s.lazada.sg/s.Z4e9x
Crucial P2, just sharing that it's on sale do ask here or do your research if you want to get.

 

[psytxtbk4exam]

I have really learnt a lot in this thread for my next diy to revive my old laptop
Thank so much guys....really appreciate all the sharings and recommendations from all of u

 

[Illusionist_85]

suggest to get at least 512gb if you play games

 

[psytxtbk4exam]

Settled, plus shipping $58

 

[watzup_ken]

PS I'm don't wish to argue with anyone here, please try to keep civil.
Ultimately it boils down to:

- Budget
- Usage whether is it for gaming or general use.
- Warranty

Yes Samsung SSD are expensive but their SSD warranty is 5 years.
There are other brands, however Samsung does have promotion like currently
where their SSD for some models are selling at discount.

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-ssds,3891.html
Other brands like Crucial, WD/Sandisk, Corsair, Adata prices and promos are managed
by their individual distributors and I have not seen any promo like Samsung.
I only know Samsung SSD toolbox is the best among others, it offer tools, error checking
etc.

I do not use it very often unless I am doing maintenance for the PC.
No one is stopping you from buying cheap SSD but again depend on usage.
If you are intending to buy a cheap SSD so you can play games on it than that is not recommended.

Overtime SSD will wear and tear easily as the TBW can hit it's limit very quickly.
Best to have a combo of SSD and hard disk, critical data and games on hard disk.

I am not here to argue as well, but I feel the misconception that Samsung is the best is very strong here. It is a big brand, and it sure spends a lot of money on marketing to make themselves known. But there are brands out there that are just as good, don't cost that much and also offers 5 years warranty. Unless of course you choose those ultra budget DRAMless SSDs, most should offer you 5 years warranty. By the way, I am in no way saying that Samsung is bad. It is just not recommended for its price vs performance.

 

[eauyong]

Just for easy reference:-
Manufacturers
The following are the largest NAND flash memory manufacturers, as of the first quarter of 2019.

Samsung Electronics – 34.9%
Kioxia – 18.1%
Western Digital Corporation – 14%
Micron Technology – 13.5%
SK Hynix – 10.3%
Intel – 8.7%
--

Note: Kioxia, formerly Toshiba Memory Corporation

 

[Kiwi8]

Hey guys!

Thanks for your recommendations and insights.

I think I will look for either a Crucial 2TB or Transcend 2TB then.

 

[poooooo]

My transcend ssd used more than 5 years no issue, also used before/ currently using intel, samsung, crucial.

Most headache one is intel one, thank God they are out of the ssd market, good riddance.

 

[Steyr69]

Settled, plus shipping $58

Is from which platform? Shoppee?

 

[watzup_ken]

Is from which platform? Shoppee?

It should be Lazada.

 

[Steyr69]

It should be Lazada.

Yes, just checked is Lazada...
Thanks.

 

[oinkoink1999]

Hi guys.. Happened to come across this thread while trying to replace my 1TB conventional HDD. My usage is only about 175GB so can I just buy a 512 GB SSD? Is there a cloning software that I can use to just copy over from source to destination? I have a HDD docker that I borrowed from my fren....

Many thanks to all

 

[Koenig168]

512GB SSD is perfectly fine. Suggest you partition it into two, one part for OS and programs and the other for data. Cloning software can be downloaded e.g. Acronis True Image for WD if you are buying a WD SSD https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?lang=en#WD_softwarepc.

 

[Viper0402]

I feel Transcend is the underdog which people tend to overlook. They don't market themselves much, but the drives are solidly made in Taiwan. I've got at least 4 to 5 Transcend drives so far, some I've purchased to help relatives and in laws to upgrade their laptop. All working well despite the number of years. When I sold off one to a caucasian a year back, he said the same that the quality of Transcend drives are great and he used to work for Transcend. I am not too sure about their latest QLC drives, but I normally ask people to steer clear of QLC because the cost to endurance and performance is not good as compared to a good TLC drive.

Agree!
My only gaming PC is on a Transcend SSD230S SATA III 6Gb/s - 1TB SSD
For OS boot and gaming, SATA is enough... no need other fancy transfer rates meant for video surveillance, streaming, Servers, etc.

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Intel® Core™ i7-9700K Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.90 GHz) O/C to 5.0GHz, rock stable with Noctua NH-D15
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G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4-3200MHz CL14-14-14-34 1.35V 16GB (2x8GB) - RARE super-low latency rams at CL14
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon™ RX Vega64 8G HBM2
Transcend SSD230S SATA III 6Gb/s - 1TB SSD
Eizo FORIS FS2333 IPS monitor
Creative Sound Blaster Z
Creative MegaWorks 550THX
Corsair HX1000i model 80+ Platinum high performance 1000W PSU, all Japanese 105°C capacitors.
Corsair Obsidian Series 450D Mid Tower Case (2x 140mm top, 2x 140mm front, 1x 120mm rear)
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