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  • sleepcat
    sleepcat Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited April 2012
    http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Series-2-5-Inch-Solid-State-Drive/dp/B004U8ZHY2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334862060&sr=8-1

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  • bashersshop
    bashersshop Posts: 1 Arc User
    edited April 2012
    AshenSkies - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    First of all, what's SSD?

    Solid-state drive

    Easiest explanation, it's a hard drive with no moving parts. Like a memory card on steroids. Load your OS, and any programs that you use on a regular basis (like a game) and access time is insanely fast. Seen videos of people booting into Windows 7 in about 20-30 seconds.

    Was thinking of getting one myself, but waiting till they become a little more commonplace. Drives the price down, and the reliability/performance up.
  • MsEvilness - Heavens Tear
    MsEvilness - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,861 Arc User
    edited April 2012
    Mayatheia - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    Shush you noob! b:angry

    he is the noobwiz after all b:chuckle
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    Originally posted by LShattered - HeavensTear
    Ohhh...I am dumb b:shutup
  • LucifersDoom - Heavens Tear
    LucifersDoom - Heavens Tear Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited April 2012
    MsEvilness - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    256gb... $291 USD from amazon because aust retailers are overpriced

    parts... i2500K, asrock z77 ext 4, 8gb ram, dvd rom, 2tb hd, and everything else from my current comp

    If you're interested, and just as a suggestion.. Google "PC Case Gear". Very reasonably-priced Aussie e-tailer with a vast array of components. Based in Melbourne, but ship all over the country.

    While it's true SSDs are quite expensive compared to conventional HDDs, I think they're a worthwhile investment as a boot drive. 80GB or 120GB is more than enough to house your OS and a few frequently-used applications. They only really shine in applications that utilize their high read speeds, your OS being one of the main ones. Other than that, they're quite expensive for everyday storage, and the nicer HDDs on the market (WD Caviar Black or equivalent) are just as good. You're better off paying a higher price for a well-known brand with a lesser capacity, as some SSDs have experienced problems with their controller etc.

    No harm in getting an i5 2500k, performance-wise they're very similar to the 2600k and 2700k. Unlocked multiplier is never a bad thing. As mentioned, it's "future-proofing". Overclocking Sandy Bridge is very easy as well.

    Sorry for kinda ninja-ing your conversation, I just can't resist talking about PC components. b:surrender


    Edit: What's a Drakon? b:avoid
  • MsEvilness - Heavens Tear
    MsEvilness - Heavens Tear Posts: 1,861 Arc User
    edited April 2012
    LucifersDoom - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    Google "PC Case Gear". Very reasonably-priced Aussie e-tailer with a vast array of components. Based in Melbourne, but ship all over the country.

    And that's the problem for me, their shipping is very expensive and basically makes them more expensive than buying off a Sydney-based store even if the actual prices are higher b:surrender
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    Originally posted by LShattered - HeavensTear
    Ohhh...I am dumb b:shutup
  • LucifersDoom - Heavens Tear
    LucifersDoom - Heavens Tear Posts: 5 Arc User
    edited April 2012
    MsEvilness - Heavens Tear wrote: »
    And that's the problem for me, their shipping is very expensive and basically makes them more expensive than buying off a Sydney-based store even if the actual prices are higher b:surrender

    Pity, they're only a 20 min drive from me, so I've never had to have anything shipped to me. All the best with your build though. :)

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