So EASTER is narrowed down or streamlined what used to be a stack of spindle drives down to bare minimum. Years of malware testing and burning in hard drives in the process is partially responsible. The rest is super multitasking and video editing. It's a pure wonder that any of the mediocre CPU's used in the machines haven't fried with the absolute stress I seen them put through but the machines are like iron, motherboards and all. So heading out soon to bring in a (very first for me) SSD. Looking for some suggestions which brands or single brand are so far the most reasonable all way around and of course longevity.
Bill, i'm pleased to see that. Although most my spindles were transitioned over to Toshiba which they have performed well, the Samsung brands I have also have faired equally as much. I assume being a first timer to what I have to call transistorized SSD, I assume speed increase will be much noticeable as well as notable in performance etc. By the way, I often run across what members here call TRIM, and no idea what it is or what it does.
Yes. My machines have Crucial SSDs and they are the only ones I've used, and the only ones I've needed so far. Their software runs Java Runtime Environment in IE and I won't use it.
LoL Not used Java Runny nose in such a long time I can't remember anymore. Don't blame ya a bit. I always chuckled reading some malware removal forums posts when they always tell their infected posters "your java is out of date" "you can follow this link to update it", Bahhh. But I suppose some need it for certain apps on their machines to run. This side flatly refused it long ago and it is never found on any of mine period.
I found the same problem with the software for my UPS, which I also will not use. It's 2018! Time for dev's to drop runny nose.
Not really with the SATA III ones. The only reason I went with the M.2 SATA III EVO's as they don't make the Pro series in the M.2 format.
Ummm, sure they do. https://www.samsung.com/us/computin...te-drives/ssd-950-pro-nvme-512gb-mz-v5p512bw/ I don't know when you looked but these have been around for over 2 years.
Ah! I see what you are saying. You are right, no Pro versions for SATA III M.2. Thanks for clarifying.
Thanks guys for all your responses, I really mean that, even the one's that flew out the window. LoL Settled on WD Brand since it was one of only 2 brands a local computer shop manager sells and recommends from his store (absolute Linux enthusiast for years). I couldn't escape from there. Never seen a gentleman in his 70's so hyped in all my life and always like that, but after all, this owner is been in computer sales/repairs business for decades. He sure knows his stuff when it comes to Linux and persuasion in-person is a pretty useful tool. I will have to check out some distros and maybe even dedicate another SSD unit to the cause. He knows I am still a very hardened diehard Windows fan and he builds powerhouse laptops! Maybe later. Have to remember, I am a major city boy living in a heavy rural area. This is a good find for me in such an area.
I would think WD would be ok at this point. They bought out Sandisk and they make some reasonably good SSD drives. I assume WD adopted their tech.
That is really rare these days because the build your own notebook market is very limited when it comes to parts choices since there is no ATX Form Factor type standard for notebooks.
yes, WD/Sandisk should be on the short list together with Samsung and Crucial. You can check out the reviews on Anandtech or The SSD Review. Having Samsung and WD SSDs at the moment in my household and no regrets or any problems with them.
Thanks for the replies. @Gandalf_The_Grey Sounds ok. Thanks @Bill_Bright Interesting tidbit to know. That sort of talent/experience is way over my head when it comes to hardware. @xxJackxx I was stunned a little at first. WD mechanical spindle drives have been much talked about in the past as inefficient.
