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SSD choice

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  • 29-10-2012 6:03pm
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    MayoForSam
    Registered Users Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭


    I'm configuring an UltraNote laptop to buy from PC Specialists and originally, I was quoted for a build including a 120GB KINGSTON V+200 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (535MB/R, 460MB/W).

    However, when I went to place the order, this SSD was no longer available and instead I was considering a 128GB KINGSTON V200 SSD, SATA 6 Gb (300MB/R, 190MB/W) for the same price.

    Would I notice the difference in performance if I went for the V200 rather than the V+200? The laptop will have an i5-3210M and will be mainly used for browsing, MS Office and some light gaming (HD 4000 for Minecraft, SimCity 4).

    Or should I hold off and wait until a higher spec SSD becomes available (I want to keep within my current budget)?


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Normally I'd say buy an SSD seperately, sell the default 250GB HDD that comes with it and get a Samsung or Crucial, but that would probably work out a bit more expensive. As budget is quite important and they are only charging 26 pounds to add the V200, I'd nearly just go with what they are offering.

    Even a fairly average Sata II SSD will still give great performance for everyday usage.


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