I'm doing a lowend i3 build for a relative and I'd like to include a small ssd for windows 7 x64 and the most used apps (office and itunes basically) with a seagate 7200.12 for storage. I think this will be a better use of funds rather than going to a core i5--visible speed improvements in day to day use. I'm planning on moving c:\Users to the spinner but I'd like to keep program files on the ssd.
These are all about the same price and I'm a little worried about the two "3" models. Is it worth giving up 20 gb to go with intel?
Intel 320 40gb
vertex 2 60gb
solid 3 60
agility 3 60
I've got an older 34nm vertex2 120gb and it's been completely flawless going on 8 months. I've been reading about all the turmoil surrounding new models and while I don't want to make blanket statements I'm a little concerned. Something like flashing the firmware of the ssd or dealing with bsods will be beyond the capacity of the person who will have this system.
I'm not really sure what to choose(or should I abandon this plan) and would appreciate any thoughts.
These are all about the same price and I'm a little worried about the two "3" models. Is it worth giving up 20 gb to go with intel?
Intel 320 40gb
vertex 2 60gb
solid 3 60
agility 3 60
I've got an older 34nm vertex2 120gb and it's been completely flawless going on 8 months. I've been reading about all the turmoil surrounding new models and while I don't want to make blanket statements I'm a little concerned. Something like flashing the firmware of the ssd or dealing with bsods will be beyond the capacity of the person who will have this system.
I'm not really sure what to choose(or should I abandon this plan) and would appreciate any thoughts.