Intel 730 240GB or Samsung 840 EVO 250GB?

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Hey [H],

I am looking into finally joining the 21st century and installing my SSDs, but I have run into a snag: I have an unopened Crucial M4 128GB that now seems like it may be a little too small and outdated (used loosely here) as an OS drive.

I want to upgrade to an SSD that is 240/256GB but I am having trouble deciding on the Intel 730 240 GB or the Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB. I hear most differences are negligible for 'normal' use, but I wanted a [H] opinion. I have been reading up on different sites and used this recently to compare:

http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Evo-250GB-vs-Intel-730-Series-240GB/1594vs2031

I will be installing applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sony Vegas, and it will be used as my OS drive. I will have a Samsung EVO 1TB as my gaming drive, and a 3-4 TB HDD as a media drive.

It may just come down to which I can get the cheapest...

Samsung: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E3W1726/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1417634900&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Intel: http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=20-167-190

Thanks in advance for your input!
 
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The Intel 730 uses NAND that is far more durable than the Evo. For an OS drive on a desktop computer the 730 is a superior choice.

FYI: The Crucial M4 still performs like a champ, but you're right, 128GB will be a bit tight.
 
So the Intel one will last 20 years and the Samsung one will last 15 years.

Ive had all kinds of ssds for the last 5 years and where at the point where you just buy the cheapest one with good cs if things go bad.

I own 2 evos,2 corsair gts,and 3 intel drives and have not had one problem outta any of them.

Dont let something like write endurance sway you. They have came a long way.
 
730 all the way, esp at their prices right now.

Snagged some myself.
 
730 is superior for durability and longevity. If you can find it at a smoking hot price, then get one. Otherwise, a good compromise option is the Crucial MX100.
 
730 no contest, especially given the slow down issue with the evos earlier this year. They're fixed but... same price, intel is better.
 
I appreciate your input guys!

Intel 730 acquired!
 
You just have to be a bit careful when you want one for a laptop.
Apparently the 730 consumes a lot of power.
 
MikeMurphy said:
The Intel 730 uses NAND that is far more durable than the Evo. For an OS drive on a desktop computer the 730 is a superior choice.

FYI: The Crucial M4 still performs like a champ, but you're right, 128GB will be a bit tight.
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M4 128GB is fine for an OS install (at least for Linux...).

I currently use a 30GB ocz vertex & still have plenty of space left.
 
I believe that the 730 is the best offering out of those two. Now, if you were going for the Samsung 840 Pro or better yet 850 Pro, that would be different, but the price is significantly higher.
 
my 2cents : Samsung 850Pro is better than Intel730. There is no comparison in NAND write endurancy as 850Pro uses 3D NAND manufactured with 40nm technology. Performancewise, I'd say 850Pro is the winner, too - reads are on top of what SATA3 6Gbit interface is capable of ; writes are excellent and better than Intel730 in any provisioning scenario (not provisioned, 10% provisioning, 25%). And much more steady performance when writing, extremely important for any RAID setup.

The same price.
Better endurance. Better or the same performance.

What's not to like about Samsung 850Pro ?


To be honest, 730 was my favorite for building RAID arrays, but when I saw 850Pro... the fight is over. Instantly.

There is nothing wrong with Intel730. I just feel I found better option for the same price.
 
^ the 850 Pro carries a price premium over the 730.

730
240GB - $170
480GB - $300

850 Pro
256GB - $180
512GB - $380

Granted, a ten dollar bill should not detract anyone from getting a 256GB 850 Pro over the 240GB 730 and enjoying a 10 year warranty, but there is a significant price difference when moving up to the 480-512GB capacities.
 
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