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Recommend me an SSD

  • 26-09-2017 03:46PM
    #1
    pmb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I need to upgrade my HDD because the one I have is ridiculously loud!

    I honestly don't need much space for now, 300-500gb. Any recommendations on something quiet (set up attached). Also, anything additional I need in order to do the install?

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Comments

  • #2
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,055 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Crucial MX300
    275Gb: €92
    Comes with Acronis TrueImage for moving your data easily.

    Just make sure you add an extra SATA cable to your order.
    =======
    Also, all SSDs are quiet, as they have 0 moving parts ;)


  • #3
    moonlighting
    Closed Accounts Posts: 469 ✭✭moonlighting


    having purchased a lot of ssds over the years i think you should aim for 500gb rather then having to buy another in a year or 2 time. i bought a load of 120 and 240 gb ssds and now regret it.
    now have a 500gb and 1tb for games


  • #4
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    moonlighting wrote: »
    having purchased a lot of ssds over the years i think you should aim for 500gb rather then having to buy another in a year or 2 time. i bought a load of 120 and 240 gb ssds and now regret it.
    now have a 500gb and 1tb for games

    I'd second this. Have a 250GB drive for OS, and 1TB for games.

    Wouldn't mind a 512GB drive for OS and stuff, just to have some more room, and 1.5TB for games would be preferred.


  • #5
    pmb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭pmb


    Thanks for the advice all, I went with the 525 Crucial MX300


  • #6
    pmb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭pmb


    just to update all on this, thanks for the advice.

    SSD arrived yesterday and I installed last night - it's like a new machine! The rubbish hitachi drive I had in there is now simply a media drive for photos etc!


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