SSD are they worth it?

[sponner]

Following a power cut and a blown motherboard I have upgraded my PC to an i5 with 8 gb ram and it is now pretty nifty.

I am tempted by the idea of a solid state drive for the boot drive, anyone any thoughts ?

[StephenL]

Re: SSD are they worth it?

I use an SSD for the boot drive, major programs such as Lightroom, and for the Lightroom catalogue. It certainly feels speedy and boots (and shuts down) faster than before.

[j.baker]

Re: SSD are they worth it?

A SSD can give you a great performance boost. Anything that is disk intensive feels quicker.

However you need to be running a Mac or Windows 7 to get the best though. A complete re-install is also advised, as Windows 7 will detect the SSD and setup accordingly.

If you have a second HDD or network storage then you can keep your data on that drive, which means that you can choose a smaller SSD (Cheaper) for the boot drive.

The smaller 64-128MB newer units are the best value.

I have a 64GB in my wifes machine and a 120GB in mine.

I have even added SSD to two of my servers

[Ian]

Re: SSD are they worth it?

I reviewed a budget SanDisk Ultra SSD here, with the aim of adding live to an old laptop. Shortly I will be doing the same to a desktop PC using a higher perfromance SSD from Kingston.

Ian

[sponner]

Re: SSD are they worth it?

Thanks for the info, I am torn between which one to get

this looks very tempting but ,may have to go for a 120gb to save cash.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-077-OC

The only thing nagging me is the life thing.

[j.baker]

Re: SSD are they worth it?

Hi

I already have the 120 and a 180GB version of that unit, and that is a good price for the 240GB version.

3 Years is a long time for hard drives/SSD. The question you have to ask is: Will I still be using the PC in 3 years time?

I would suggest that eveyone backup their data and dont rely on one drive

[StephenL]

Re: SSD are they worth it?

I have a 120Gb SSD, and it hosts Windows 7, Photoshop CS5, Lightroom 4, Lightroom catalogue, and a few other bits and pieces, and it's just about half-full (or empty). Would you get much benefit from going for a larger drive?