reputable/reliable brand

[iphetamine]

How about this intel?

I'm currently using 50gb out of the 60gb, so I think a 160gb or 128gb would suffice? I don't think a 240gb ssd necessary...

[manlai]

I like Samsungs and Crucials. I've never been adventurous about brands though.

I always camp eBay for cheap Intel SSDs. I have never spent more than 200 for any SSD (my first Intel 320 series 160 GB was 200 brand new, my 2nd one was 165 for another 160 GB). Typically you can find 80 GB Intel for 100 brand new.

off ebay? have you ever needed to RMA one of those? Or are they not picky about receipts?

[iphetamine]

I ended up buying a samsung 830 128gb, i hope the size will suffice....

[Tsunade_Hime]

128GB IMO is kinda pushing it. Windows 7 Home Premium is like 15-20 GB, depending on the image. I've pretty much limited myself to 160GB or larger for OS drive.

I like Samsungs and Crucials. I've never been adventurous about brands though.

off ebay? have you ever needed to RMA one of those? Or are they not picky about receipts?

No, I've never had one issue with an Intel SSD, I've owned, 3 x G1 80 GB, 1 x G2 120GB, 2 x G2 80 GB, 1 x G2 160GB, 1 x G3 80 GB, 1 x G3 120 GB, 3 x G3 160GB).

[iphetamine]

128GB IMO is kinda pushing it. Windows 7 Home Premium is like 15-20 GB, depending on the image. I've pretty much limited myself to 160GB or larger for OS drive.



No, I've never had one issue with an Intel SSD, I've owned, 3 x G1 80 GB, 1 x G2 120GB, 2 x G2 80 GB, 1 x G2 160GB, 1 x G3 80 GB, 1 x G3 120 GB, 3 x G3 160GB).

I looked into the 256gb but it was way too expensive for me.
I'm using almost 50gb out of my 60gb space, with almost all heavy apps I need, so I thought when I double the space things would be smoother.

[ZaZ]

Try one of the worse reliability and customer support track record so far.

I believe Intel has the lowest failure rates among SSDs, but failure rates are low for all SSDs. The fact you can get OCZ less expensively means they'll offer better value as the chance they'll fail is low. I have three OCZ drives in my desktops. None has given me any trouble.

[Tsunade_Hime]

Even though I've owned 3 OCZ SSDs without trouble (Vertex 1 30 GB, Vertex 2 80 GB, Agility 2 60 GB), the fact they scammed customers is strong enough reason not to purchase their products anymore. I've even sold all my OCZ SSDs, I only own Intel for now. Also they are notorious for removing customer from their forums.

[ZaZ]

I don't know anything about the OCZ forums, but I think you can make a pretty good argument that since the failure rates are so low the chances you'll ever need OCZ support are small. It's probably one of those things were there a few bad incidents that get blown out of proportion since the affected users were vocal. That happens here with some regularity.

[JOSEA]

I ended up buying a samsung 830 128gb, i hope the size will suffice....

I think 128 will be fine, Since you have 500 GIG in the ultra bay the page file for instance can be moved there as well as installing little used programs if the 128 fills up over time.

[tijo]

I don't know anything about the OCZ forums, but I think you can make a pretty good argument that since the failure rates are so low the chances you'll ever need OCZ support are small. It's probably one of those things were there a few bad incidents that get blown out of proportion since the affected users were vocal. That happens here with some regularity.

There is definitely a bit of that, put in perspective though, there is no reason to go with OCZ if you have an option for a drive from a manufacturer with better support and reliability track records for the same price.