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    Posted: 19 Aug 2013 at 9:35am
Config # 861115  -  I though I was already to order a computer and now I am wondering if this is the best configuration. Planned to go with 512 GB Samsung Pro
because I only need 500 GB total storage (still have 290 GB free space on my 5 year old 500 GB drive) and I wanted to avoid multiple drives so I don't need to deal with multiple directories. To say the least I am no computer wiz.
 
Would it be a better idea going with a 256 GB Samsung and a 1 TB WD mechanical drive just for whatever reason??  I don't care all that much about the $170. difference. Just trying to get the configuration right the 1st time.
 
Computer is used for business/home office. No CAD, video games.
 
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The main reason for the HDD is lots of much cheaper storage.  If you don't have much and don't mind more $$ per GB then just go with the SSD.   
 
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Thank You   Thats what I really wanted to hear. Just a little unnerved about some of the reliability issues(Max read/write cycles and a few others) that I am hearing about SSD's
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I trust HDD more than a SSD but they can both fail.   Kind of a crap-shoot I guess. 
 
 
 
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Originally posted by bprat22


I trust HDD more than a SSD but they can both fail.   Kind of a crap-shoot I guess. 
 
 
 


Samsung does good reliability testing, so I don't think it is that much of a crap shoot. But, as always, backup the data you can't afford to lose.
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Data can be lost with either method... As danjw1 said, backup anything you have that's important (in multiple places if it's super important - like an online backup or cloud service).

I think that SSD's are more reliable as they are basically RAM with a more permanent on/off switch (data is held without power). And I've had way more HDD's fail than RAM...
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Originally posted by fstcvc


I think that SSD's are more reliable as they are basically RAM with a more permanent on/off switch (data is held without power). And I've had way more HDD's fail than RAM...


I do not believe that is actually true. RAM uses an entirely different technology since it isn't expected to persist without power. Flash memory does have a limited read/write life.

But, from what I have read in desktop usage, it should have life that is roughly comparable with a hard drive. Also, the SSDs controller and bios are designed to minimize ware. That said, die shrinks lead to less life, with current technologies.

Update: I just ran across this article: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7237/samsungs-vnand-hitting-the-reset-button-on-nand-scaling

To summarize it, Samsung's newest fab technology for flash memory is has flattened the curve on flash memory life.

Edited by danjw1 - 21 Aug 2013 at 12:41am
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