Recommendations for good/inexpensive SSD <300GB?
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Recommendations for good/inexpensive SSD <300GB?
Before I start moving stuff from the X220 to the new X250, I want to replace the 500GB HDD with an SSD. I am currently only using about 200GB on the X220, so likely 300GB, or even 250GB would be sufficient.
Recommendations for really good deals on reliable drives right now? Any to avoid?
And I presume Clonezilla is still the freeware of choice for cloning the pristine X250 HDD to a new SSD?
Thanks, all
Recommendations for really good deals on reliable drives right now? Any to avoid?
And I presume Clonezilla is still the freeware of choice for cloning the pristine X250 HDD to a new SSD?
Thanks, all
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Samsung is probably the best out there at the moment along with intel.
This should do nicely
or a cheaper option, go with this
Just a reminder, the OS will take some space so keep that in mind.
This should do nicely
or a cheaper option, go with this
Just a reminder, the OS will take some space so keep that in mind.
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Thanks, but bigger than I need, really.
Thoughts on
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300.../dp/B01IAGSD5O
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digi.../dp/B01FJ4UL2S
Thoughts on
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300.../dp/B01IAGSD5O
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digi.../dp/B01FJ4UL2S
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Thanks, but bigger than I need, really.
Thoughts on
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300.../dp/B01IAGSD5O
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digi.../dp/B01FJ4UL2S
Thoughts on
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300.../dp/B01IAGSD5O
https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digi.../dp/B01FJ4UL2S
As far as brands to stay away from, probably stay away from Corsair.
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Before I start moving stuff from the X220 to the new X250, I want to replace the 500GB HDD with an SSD. I am currently only using about 200GB on the X220, so likely 300GB, or even 250GB would be sufficient.
Recommendations for really good deals on reliable drives right now? Any to avoid?
And I presume Clonezilla is still the freeware of choice for cloning the pristine X250 HDD to a new SSD?
Thanks, all
Recommendations for really good deals on reliable drives right now? Any to avoid?
And I presume Clonezilla is still the freeware of choice for cloning the pristine X250 HDD to a new SSD?
Thanks, all
I've only ever used Apricorn to clone, and at around $25 with their newest USB 3.0 SATA cable, it is a good deal:
http://www.apricorn.com/products/not...rade-kits.html
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Honestly, there are no bad ways to go nowadays. Samsung and Sandisk are both great, and with current prices, I'd recommend going with as large as you are willing to spend. Keep in mind that the price difference between 256 and 512 is often no more than $50, and if you can spare $50, go larger.
I've only ever used Apricorn to clone, and at around $25 with their newest USB 3.0 SATA cable, it is a good deal:
http://www.apricorn.com/products/not...rade-kits.html
I've only ever used Apricorn to clone, and at around $25 with their newest USB 3.0 SATA cable, it is a good deal:
http://www.apricorn.com/products/not...rade-kits.html
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It's moot now, but I'll agree with ScottC that just about any brand is fine. I have a Samsung in my personal laptop becuase it was cheap when I was looking. I had a OCZ Vertex in my previous computer for a few years and it too was fine.
I think Samsung and maybe one or two other companies make all the flash chips in all SSDs anyway.
I think Samsung and maybe one or two other companies make all the flash chips in all SSDs anyway.
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For the record, Anandtech generally has the gold standard for SSD summaries:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9799/best-ssds
Best SSDs: Q3 2016
by Billy Tallis on September 13, 2016 9:00 PM EST
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9799/best-ssds
Best SSDs: Q3 2016
by Billy Tallis on September 13, 2016 9:00 PM EST