Life expectancy for a ssd

[rickss69]

Considering a single ssd solution for the gamer, but don't really have a clue what to expect as far as lifespan for one of these. Don't want anything too tricky or finicky...just a reliable performer.

[Doctor_Death]

What size SSD are you looking for ?

[rickss69]

What size SSD are you looking for ?

I tend to play only one or two games at a time so probably something around the $200 range. Not willing to invest $500 in a drive that I have no idea how long it will last.

[SamCR3]

Plextor drives have a 5 year warranty and are very nice. Here's a very nice one for $210. Newegg.com - Plextor M5P Series PX-256M5P 2.5" 256GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

[rickss69]

Thanks - Didnt realize they had that good of warranty...I may opt for a 500GB then.

[SamCR3]

Thanks - Didnt realize they had that good of warranty...I may opt for a 500GB then.

Here's the 512GB version. Newegg.com - Plextor M5P Series PX-512M5P 2.5" 512GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD). Sweet drive and has plenty of room for OS, programs, and games.

[rickss69]

How about the Samsungs? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820147190

[SamCR3]

Great drives but only a 3 year warranty. The Samsung 840's are a little faster than the Plextor M5's, but the Plextors have a longer warranty. Good choice either way.

[rickss69]

Great drives but only a 3 year warranty. The Samsung 840's are a little faster than the Plextor M5's, but the Plextors have a longer warranty. Good choice either way.

I can get a two year extended warranty beyond the manufacturer's for $60...got it in cart and still thinking on it.

[Doctor_Death]

Rick, you need to check and see if the Samsung 840 500GB is still on sale at Newegg for $359.

[rickss69]

Rick, you need to check and see if the Samsung 840 500GB is still on sale at Newegg for $359.

What they show on the site atm... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...GB%20-%20512GB

[Solara2xb]

Check out Tigerdirect for SSD deals as well.. They have had quite a few sales in the last 2 weeks....

[grumpydaddy]

If you want greater life expectancy then the MLC mem of the 840 PRO would be better than the TLC of the 840 but the cost??? maybe just the insurance would work for you especially if you are not a heavy user

Reliability? tops for me on that front would be the 830 and the intel 520 (if you consider that one then the retail version has a longer warranty than the oem). I expect the 840 Pro to follow the capabilities of the 830 but it is new so yet to be proven.

All in all ssd's are a lot better now than they used to be.