Cheapest ssd for media server?

[mrkazador]

Need a cheap ssd for Windows 7 install, 30gb is perfectly fine as my current install is only using 15gb. What do you guys suggest?

 

[DarkTower]

Need a cheap ssd for Windows 7 install, 30gb is perfectly fine as my current install is only using 15gb. What do you guys suggest?

Look in the FS section. You can find a lot of good deals on the SSD's in there. Otherwise I like Adata, Intel, Corsair, and Samsung (best for last).

 

[mrkazador]

What do you guys think of this drive?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TSTDL2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I was thinking about the Corsair Nova 2 30gb but its $52... That is $1.73 per GB compared to the Mushkins $1.00 per GB.

 

[THUMPer]

A windows 7 install alone may be close to 30GB after updates and drivers and whatever else.

 

[mrkazador]

The server has Windows 7 32bit with latest updates and is using 15gb. Its probably more like 13GB with the programs I have installed and some large files.

My desktop pc is using 20gb for Win7 64bit, this also includes program and files.

 

[J Macker]

there's an OCZ for $55 after $10 rebate:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227725

 

[mrkazador]

Is OCZ any good? I have seen people recommend that you stay away from them.

 

[J Macker]

you did say "cheap"

However, I have a 60GB Agility 2 in my kitchen computer and haven't had any issues for almost 2 years.
Most folks on the forum recommend against OCZ. I certainly wouldn't use one in a critical application.

A 64GB Crucial M4 is $75 and it comes with peace of mind.

 

[J Macker]

double post
*ninja edit*

 

[Cliff Couser]

60GB Intel 330 is $70 at Amazon.

+ on "peace of mind" that Macker mentioned. No use scrimping a few bucks for this alone.

 

[mrkazador]

I'm going to wait a couple weeks
http://newsroom.intel.com/community...and-lowers-ssd-prices?cid=rss-90004-c1-276393

Unless prices were already lowered?