HDD dead

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:35 PM

My Samsung 500gb HDD just died on me yesterday and I was think getting a WD 300gb Raptor or maybe a 120gb SSD for boot and maybe a WD black for storage. So which is more reliable, a Raptor or a SSD? I just need a little bit speed to load my programs and games.

TheMailMan78 · Aug 9, 2012, 08:36 PM

SSD no doubt.

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:38 PM

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SSD no doubt.

So is a SSD more reliable than a Raptor?

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:40 PM

If I go with a SSD, I don't know hwat to get. My cousin told me that I should stay away from OCZ, but not the Vertex 4.

TheMailMan78 · Aug 9, 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by camoxiong

If I go with a SSD, I don't know hwat to get. My cousin told me that I should stay away from OCZ, but not the Vertex 4.

M4 and get a lil' 500GB for your documents. Doesn't have to be anything fancy.

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

M4 and get a lil' 500GB for your documents. Doesn't have to be anything fancy.

Is that one reliable?

TheMailMan78 · Aug 9, 2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by camoxiong

Is that one reliable?

I haven't read anything negative and its quick.

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:53 PM

I'm in a budget. Since you recommend me the m4, but I've look at the Corsair Force Seires 3 and Force Series GT have simliar and close to same prices. Those 3 I have in mind, and Corsair is a good company. So which is more reliable?

techguy31 · Aug 9, 2012, 08:54 PM

If you're talking about reliable, I would go for a Samsung 830 series. It's fast and reliable

CounterZeus · Aug 9, 2012, 08:55 PM

crucial m4, samsung 830 or intel 520 would be great picks

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by techguy31

Or get a Samsung 830 series.

Is that one reliable too?

techguy31 · Aug 9, 2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by camoxiong

Is that one reliable too?

Definitely, I'm using a Samsung 830 512GB version and it's fast and reliable. I am also selling two in my FS thread if you are interested

Here: http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=163326

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:56 PM

I just want one that is reliable and last for years.

techguy31 · Aug 9, 2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by camoxiong

I just want one that is reliable and last for years.

Get a big SSD and you don't have to spend money on another HDD.

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by techguy31

Definitely, I'm using a Samsung 830 512GB version and it's fast and reliable. I am also selling two in my FS thread if you are interested

Here: http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=163326

Very nice, but I'm in a budget, like around $80-130.

TheMailMan78 · Aug 9, 2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by camoxiong

Very nice, but I'm in a budget, like around $80-130.

Again M4 with a secondary drive for your documents.

techguy31 · Aug 9, 2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by camoxiong

Very nice, but I'm in a budget, like around $80-130.

If you ask me, I would get a Samsung 830. The Vertex 4 might be fast, but I don't know about the reliability because its only been released recently. The Samsung 830 series on the other hand, has been released for quite some time and has many rave reviews.

camoxiong · Aug 9, 2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMailMan78

Again M4 with a secondary drive for your documents.

Ok, thanks.

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Originally Posted by techguy31

If you ask me, I would get a Samsung 830. The Vertex 4 might be fast, but I don't know about the reliability because its only been released recently. The Samsung 830 series on the other hand, has been released for quite some time and has many rave reviews.

Ok, thanks for you help. Now I can decide on which one to get, either a Sansung 830 or a m4.

camoxiong · Aug 10, 2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by techguy31

Definitely, I'm using a Samsung 830 512GB version and it's fast and reliable. I am also selling two in my FS thread if you are interested

Here: http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=163326

Hey techguy31, since you recommend me the Samsung 830, I'm going to get one since Newegg is having a deal on it. $89.99 will a promo code for the 128gb.

Aug 9, 2012, 08:35 PM	#1
camoxiong Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Central Valley Posts: 536 (0.61/day) Thanks: 112 Thanked 44 Times in 36 Posts System Specs	HDD dead My Samsung 500gb HDD just died on me yesterday and I was think getting a WD 300gb Raptor or maybe a 120gb SSD for boot and maybe a WD black for storage. So which is more reliable, a Raptor or a SSD? I just need a little bit speed to load my programs and games. __________________ My Heatware doesn't have anything, but my Ebay does. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73415 Ebay - http://myworld.ebay.com/camoxiong

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camoxiong Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Central Valley Posts: 536 (0.61/day) Thanks: 112 Thanked 44 Times in 36 Posts System Specs	If I go with a SSD, I don't know hwat to get. My cousin told me that I should stay away from OCZ, but not the Vertex 4. __________________ My Heatware doesn't have anything, but my Ebay does. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73415 Ebay - http://myworld.ebay.com/camoxiong

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camoxiong Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Central Valley Posts: 536 (0.61/day) Thanks: 112 Thanked 44 Times in 36 Posts System Specs	I'm in a budget. Since you recommend me the m4, but I've look at the Corsair Force Seires 3 and Force Series GT have simliar and close to same prices. Those 3 I have in mind, and Corsair is a good company. So which is more reliable? __________________ My Heatware doesn't have anything, but my Ebay does. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73415 Ebay - http://myworld.ebay.com/camoxiong

Aug 9, 2012, 08:54 PM	#9
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camoxiong Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Central Valley Posts: 536 (0.61/day) Thanks: 112 Thanked 44 Times in 36 Posts System Specs	I just want one that is reliable and last for years. __________________ My Heatware doesn't have anything, but my Ebay does. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73415 Ebay - http://myworld.ebay.com/camoxiong

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