Getting a new SSD

bryant_16

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Hi guys, currently I'm on this specs..

Intel i5 2400 Biostar TH67+
MSI GTX 460 cylcone 1gb
Kingston 8gb ram
FSP AURUM 500W
Windows 7 OS

Am thinking of getting a SSD to boost up the performance of my PC. Currently, applications are opening up slowly after 1-2 hours into use.
Will the SSD help in this aspect?
 

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SSD will help in every way. But recommended to do a fresh install of OS and your programs. Also, if possible, do get 250gb min, 500gb would be best though.
 

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Including multi-tasking will improve the performance as well?

Any brand of SSD to recommend to fit my motherboard and PSW?
 

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Including multi-tasking will improve the performance as well?

Any brand of SSD to recommend to fit my motherboard and PSW?

Multi tasking will also depend on your cpu and ram. For example, if you open loads of chrome tabs, you will see that your 8gb ram will get used up very very fast.

Also, whats ur budget for ssd?
 

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$300-$400
But currently, for example, 1-2 hours into use, I refresh my facebook page will lag as well. Opening some pdf/office documents/videos can sense that lag too.

Most importantly, can the SSD help to improve on this aspect?
 

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Once you get a SSD for OS, you will never go back to HHD. Unless for storage.
 

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But currently, for example, 1-2 hours into use, I refresh my facebook page will lag as well. Opening some pdf/office documents/videos can sense that lag too.

Most importantly, can the SSD help to improve on this aspect?

Most likely, the lag may be caused by your HDD.

You cna first get a new ssd, reinstall everything into the ssd and try out. If there is still lag in the processes you mentioned above, try adding another 4-8gb ram if your mobo allows. Although 8gb ram should be more than enough.
 

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Hi guys, currently I'm on this specs..

Intel i5 2400 Biostar TH67+
MSI GTX 460 cylcone 1gb
Kingston 8gb ram
FSP AURUM 500W
Windows 7 OS

Am thinking of getting a SSD to boost up the performance of my PC. Currently, applications are opening up slowly after 1-2 hours into use.
Will the SSD help in this aspect?

Just get the cheapest and avoid Transcend which has data loss problem.
 

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SSD will improve your loading speed when you open your office document pdf etc. As it can read files faster then on traditional hdd. As for multi tasking opening multiple browser tab you will need more ram then 8gb to improve the user experience.
 
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